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“The first rule of hurricane coverage is that every broadcast must begin with palm trees bending in the wind.”
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“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.”
― Seven Gothic Tales
― Seven Gothic Tales
“Certain things acquired an evil complexion if phrased, but remained harmless in the mind.”
― The Vendor of Sweets
― The Vendor of Sweets
“If America is a melting-pot, then to me India is a thali, a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls. Each tastes different, and does not necessarily mix with the next, but they belong together on the same plate, and they complement each other in making the meal a satisfying repast.”
― Bookless in Baghdad: Reflections on Writing and Writers
― Bookless in Baghdad: Reflections on Writing and Writers
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