While all men are born as equals, to say that Brahmins alone are the highest and all others are low as Pariah (the Untouchables) or Panchama is sheer nonsense. It is roguish to say so. It is a big hoax played on us.
Periyar E. V. RamasamyAs long as we give room for domination and the dominators, there will be worries and worried people. Poverty and pestilence will live eternally in the country.
Periyar E. V. RamasamyThe number of those who do selfless public service and those who serve without expecting any return, should increase. Their sterling qualities should show the way to the people at large. Their life would be a model to show how man should conduct himself in public life.
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy