Quote of the Day by Rajinikanth: ‘There is nothing wrong in dreaming a luxurious life. What needs to be taken care of is not let need become greed; needs can always be met, but greed can never be fulfilled’

Superstar Rajinikanth is one of the most illustrious figures in Indian cinema. When words like mass appeal, stardom, longevity, versatility across multiple languages, and wisdom come to mind, Rajinikanth is undoubtedly one of the first names that pop out of your head. The actor, who has been in the industry for over 50 years, is known for the many lessons he has shared. One of them that stands out is his take on what greed is and what need is.

Quote of the Day

A quote is, “There is nothing wrong in dreaming a luxurious life. What needs to be taken care of is not let need become greed. Because needs can always be met, but greed can never be fulfilled.”

What does it mean

The Tamil Superstar explains really well how we can be confused about what we need in the shadows of greed. In the world where everyone has a hunger or more, be it wealth, a bigger house, a car or a lifestyle, we often distinguish it as something that is it do actually need. Rajinikanth in himself is an inspiration for many, as a man from working as a humble bus conductor went on to become a superstar who is worshiped by many.

Rajinikanth is not suggesting that one should leave all our ambitions or live like a monk but means that having a luxurious life is completely fine. What lies at the centrepiece is the distinction between need and greed.


Taking a much deeper meaning into his line is that “need” is something that, when you reach there, you can rest and enjoy. However, when things turn into “greed,” it is something that has no stopping point. The second one achieves what they wanted, greed makes them feel perpetually dissatisfied and wanting more.

Rajinikanth’s work front

Rajinikanth is currently working on his upcoming film ‘Jailer 2‘ directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. He has also joined hands with another Tamil veteran Kamal Haasan on the film, on the tenatively titled films ‘Thalaivar 173’ and ‘Thalaivar 174’. Rajinikanth was last seen in 'Coolie'.