The only possible idea of India is that of a nation greater than the sum of its parts.
Shashi TharoorThe British are the only people in history crass enough to have made revolutionaries out of Americans.
Shashi TharoorOn Gandhi: Donโt ever forget, that we were not lead by a saint with his head in clouds, but by a master tactician with his feet on the ground.
Shashi TharoorIf 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.
Shashi Tharoor