Quotes by Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur, born on October 4, 1992, in Punjab, India, is a celebrated poet, illustrator, and performer who has redefined contemporary poetry through her minimalist style and poignant themes. Immigrating to Canada at a young age, Kaur's voice resonates with messages of love, loss, feminism, and healing. Her debut collection, *milk and honey*, became an international bestseller, captivating millions and leading to a resurgence of interest in poetry. Through her art, Kaur's legacy continues to inspire and empower readers worldwide.

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"Really, at the end of the day, the only thing you can control is yourself; the only person you can truly educate is yourself. You have to redefine what beauty is to you so you can't be affected by what people are saying."

Rupi Kaur

"I can sit down with my sisters, and they can talk about my body in a certain way, and I will laugh about it with them. That's such a comfortable and loving relationship. But if a stranger I meet in a party makes the same comment, depending on their tone, that's not okay."

Rupi Kaur

"There was no market for poetry about trauma, abuse, loss, love, and healing through the lens of a Punjabi-Sikh immigrant woman."

Rupi Kaur

"How do you redefine love when your idea of love is something that's so violent? When your idea of passion is anger, how do you fix that?"

Rupi Kaur

"The topics just kind of come to me. If they are relevant, it's because they're happening in the world around me, and it's affecting me. Poetry is my way of dealing with it."

Rupi Kaur

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