Sikh Quotes

18 quotes from 2 authors

From the belief that self‑reliance shapes destiny to the memory of being misread after 9/11, these 18 excerpts paint a vivid picture of Sikh identity. They weave together tales of a 500‑year‑old faith thriving in America, moments of pride on screen, and everyday grit that fuels a community’s lasting spirit.

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The turban is a Sikh's honor, pride and art.

Puneet Issar

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It is my good fortune that I am the first Sikh to be playing lead roles in Hindi films.

Diljit Dosanjh

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I am proud of the work that I have done in the Sikh community and across Canada.

Jagmeet Singh

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Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal Kapoor made for such a handsome Sikh in 'Vijeta.'

Mukul Dev

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Khud Par Bhar0se Ka Hunar Sikh l0 Sahare Jese Bhe H0 Ache Nai H0te .

Ismail

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I am proud to be a Sikh and am a true disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, who sacrificed his entire family for…

Harbhajan Singh

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I'm a Sikh; it's part of my religious tradition to never cut my hair and keep it wrapped in a turban.

Waris Ahluwalia

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My mom is a Sikh immigrant born in a refugee camp. My Irish-Swedish-Norwegian-Danish-English-American dad grew up Baptist.

Andy Dunn

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“Vaheguru, forgive me, but a woman must choose the wisdom of lies over the dangers of truth.”

Shauna Singh Baldwin

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In the Sikh tradition there is no prohibition of showing your hair. It's not that hair cannot be seen. It's an identity,…

Jagmeet Singh

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“She leans over Roop the way Sardarji leaned over Satya the years she cried for children, brushing tears from Roop's heavy lashes…

Shauna Singh Baldwin

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I was under police security for 15 years because I was on their hit-list. I opposed Khalistan because I thought it would…

Khushwant Singh

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Being a Sikh meant having to do what Mom and Dad said, and going to temple, and Mom and Dad choosing who…

Sheena Iyengar

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Blessed, blessed is that Sikh of the Guru, who goes and falls at the Feet of the True Guru. Blessed, blessed is…

Guru Gobind Singh

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Sikh is a 500 year old community and they have been living in U.S. for the past 114 years. Yet the Sikhs…

Puneet Issar

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“The children of the mountains are too free and independent to bear with any patience the restraints of civilization. But the Sikh…

Lepel H. Griffin

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“...Of the Hindu, of whatever caste, it may be said, as of the poet, nascitur non fit . His birth status is…

Lepel H. Griffin

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“I do not need to understand words to know he is disappointed I am not a boy. Some things need no translation.…

Shauna Singh Baldwin

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