Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathy

Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and justice. His profound quote, "Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity," underscores a universal ethical responsibility. Tagore, a pivotal figure in the Bengal Renaissance, founded Visva-Bharati University, fostering East-West cultural exchange.