choice in any sphere is a peril, the basic division of peoples is of those who believe in choice and those who mistrust it.
Nayantara Sahgal[Race] had no substance, like a shadowy shape that terrifies in the dark but vanishes by the light of day.
Nayantara SahgalIn India the human being is a symphonic theme. 'The people' is not a compact, close-knit concept, but a sprawling one, flowing not only into different walks of life, but into the intricately woven multi-layers of privilege, wealth, and education. 'The people' created by Gandhi is a young concept.
Nayantara SahgalFormal education in British India was remarkable for its lack of connection with its Indian environment. Like the African persuaded to cover his nakedness with a Mother Hubbard, we wore mental Mother Hubbards, and they were often a sad fit. Our textbooks had been compiled by Englishmen for English children, of whom there were none in my school and few in any school in India.
Nayantara Sahgal