12 Quotes By R.K. Laxman That Taught Us How To Defeat Politics With Laughter

How terrible would the world be without art? And what would become of our country without the voice of Mr R.K Laxman’s pen?

In strides of a few simple lines, Mr Laxman would effortlessly untangle for the common man the complexities of the political world. There is no way one can do justice writing about Mr Laxman and so I won’t dare try.

Here are a few quotes from the legendary cartoonist R.K Laxman that continue to help us get through the toughest political situations in the country with a smile.

1. The art of a cartoonist lies in the blow-ups that powerful men commit. 

 

2. Calls spade a spade. 

 

3. His voice was that of a common man and no threat could change that. 

 

4. The truth has been told. 

 

5. Relevant even today. 

 

6. The self-proclaimed ‘smart politicians’ have given Laxman and all of us a multitude of reasons to laugh.

 

7. Let’s take his advice. 

 

8. R.K Laxman was the reason that people started voicing their opinion without fear. 

 

9. His pen was our friend as well. 

 

10. If people realise what Mr Laxman was trying to say all along, our country would become a much better place. 

 

11. Ignorance is bliss. 

 

12. Everyone enjoyed Laxman’s satire on politics that were always on point. 

We never lose people as great as R.K Laxman. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Your take on life inspires millions of us even today.

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