“Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”
― Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
― Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
“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
“Hinduism is great for encouraging social peace, because everyone basically believes their suffering in this life is the result of misdeeds in a past one... So Hinduism is the best antidote to Marxism.”
― Riot
― Riot
“Cinderella? Snow White? What's that? An illness?”
― Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
― Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
“Great discoveries, Ganapathi, are often the result of making the wrong mistake at the right time.”
― The Great Indian Novel
― The Great Indian Novel
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