Shah Rukh Khan turns 53 today. Can you believe that? The actor surely has a fountain of youth hidden somewhere in Mannat. The actor has been entertaining us for the past, almost, three decades. Shah Rukh Khan is a legend. There is a reason why thousands of his fans flock outside his house every year on his birthday. For me, I am just happy to think about the fact that I am breathing the same air as Shah Rukh Khan. And the love for him doesn't simply come from the fact that his movies keep India happy and entertained. SRK has given us more reasons than that to keep showering love on him. Shah Rukh Khan Birthday: The Actor Asks Fans Travelling to Meet Him to Be Safe.

For this article, we are going to focus on one of those reasons- his words of wisdom. Over the years, through so many interviews, public gatherings and speeches, Shah Rukh Khan has taught us many life lessons with his impeccable command over words. We are listing down 9 of his best quotes that you can totally get tattooed! These quotes are short and tiny but no less than an ocean of wisdom. Perfect for getting inked.

There is no such thing as normal. Normal is just another word for lifeless.

Success is not a good teacher. Failure makes you humble.

Taking your blessings for granted is the most ungracious stupidity, both in chess and in life. 

Don't just work, outwork yourself. 

Dreams need to be unlimited, mad, stupid, they need to go wrong

Your innermost secrets you should confide to your mother and your fears to your father.

Sometimes when things are broken, the greatest creativity emanates from their fragments.

Confusion is the route to all the clarity in the world. 

Don’t let your fears become boxes that enclose you.

If you do end up taking our suggestion for a tattoo, do not forget to send us a picture of your ink. Looking forward. And of course, how can we forget, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAH RUKH KHAN.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 02, 2018 08:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).