“But then, how could you have any self-respect knowing that you didn't believe in anything exactly? How did you embrace what was yours if you didn't leave something for it? How did you create a life of meaning and pride?” IfsBelieveSelfKnowingPrideEmbraceSelf Respect Book:The Inheritance of Loss Source: The Inheritance of Loss
“Writing, for me, means humility. It’s a process that involves fear and doubt, especially if you’re writing honestly.” IfsWritingMeanFearProcessDoubtHonestyHumilityHonestlyBeing HonestInvolvementInvolving Author:Kiran Desai
“If you write a lovely story about India, you're criticized for selling an exotic version of India. And if you write critically about India, you're seen as portraying it in a negative light - it also seems to be a popular way to present India, sort of mangoes and beggars.” IfsWayWritingStoriesLightSeemsNegativeIndiaLovelyVersionsSellingBeggarExoticPortraying Author:Kiran Desai
“In India, if you are from the elite, dogs are extremely important. The breed of the dog indicates your wealth, that you are westernized. The cook, another human being, is on a much lower level than your dog. You see this all the time.” IfsHumansImportantWealthHuman BeingsLevelsDogIndiaCooksElites Author:Kiran Desai
