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“Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. The grave will supply plenty of time for silence.”
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“I never realized that courage was so terrifying.”
― This Is Where It Ends
― This Is Where It Ends
“India has always had a strange way with her conquerors. In defeat, she beckons them in, then slowly seduces, assimilates and transforms them.”
― White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India
― White Mughals: Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India
“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
“It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so fucking what."
[I saw hate in a graveyard -- Stephen Fry, The Guardian, 5 June 2005]”
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[I saw hate in a graveyard -- Stephen Fry, The Guardian, 5 June 2005]”
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