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Khushwant Singh

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Khushwant Singh was an Indian novelist known for his satirical and humorous writing style. His works often focused on Indian society, delving into themes such as class, religion, and gender. His notable works include the 'India Trilogy' and 'The Indians'.

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Famous Khushwant Singh Quotes

“I think the sense of belonging does give you a certain amount of mental satisfaction.”

Thinking Giving Doe Certain Amount Satisfaction Belonging

Author:Khushwant Singh

“Not forever does the bulbul sing In balmy shades of bowers, Not forever lasts the spring Nor ever blossom the flowers. Not forever reigneth joy, Sets the sun on days of bliss, Friendships not forever last, They know not life, who know not this.”

Knows Doe Lasts Joy Sun Forever Flower Spring Bliss Shade

Book:Not a nice man to know: the best of Khushwant Singh

Source: Not a nice man to know: the best of Khushwant Singh

“If you look at things as they are, there does not seem to be a code either of man or of God on which one can pattern one's conduct. Wrong triumphs over right as much as right over wrong. Sometimes its triumphs are greater. What happens ultimately, you do not know. In such circumstances what can you do but cultivate an utter indifference to all values? Nothing matters. Nothing whatever.”

Ifs Knows Men Looks Doe Sometimes Matter Seems Happens Values Greater Circumstances Patterns Triumph Code Indifference Nothing Matters

Book:Train to Pakistan

Source: Train to Pakistan

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1915
Died: March 20, 2014
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 42

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