The past is always with us, for it feeds the present.

Live long, my friend, be wise and strong. But do not from any man his song.

The India I Love, does not make the headlines, but I find it wherever I go - in field or forest, town or village, mountain or desert - and in the hearts and minds of people who have given me love and affection for the better part of my lifetime.

Book readers are special people, and they will always turn to books as the ultimate pleasure. Those who do not read are the unfortunate ones. There's nothing wrong with them; but they are missing out on one of life's compensations and rewards. A great book is a friend that never lets you down. You can return to it again and again and the joy first derived from it will still be there.

There is money to be made in the market place, but under the cherry tree there is rest.

I was nostalgic even as a young man. Preferred listening to Opera not Bing Crossby.

I write a story in my head. I see the story like a movie.