Muskan

“She was quite pretty too in those days; indeed, perhaps she still was. But for some reason none of her boyfriends remained boyfriends for long. She had a very decided personality and fairly soon took to telling them what they should do with their lives and studies and work. She began to mother them or perhaps brother them (since she was something of a tomboy) - and this sooner or later took the edge off their romantic excitement. They even began to find her vivacity over-powering, and sooner or later edged away from her - with guilt on their side and pain on hers. This was a great pity, for Kalpana Gaur was a lively, affectionate, and intelligent woman, and deserved some recompense for the help and happiness she gave others”
― Vikram Seth, A Suitable Boy

“If you ignore little things, they become big problems.”
― Rohinton Mistry, Family Matters

“God save us from people who mean well.”
― Vikram Seth, A Suitable Boy

“Man without life companion is either god or beast.”
― Vikram Seth, A Suitable Boy