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Rohinton Mistry is a Canadian author known for his profound social criticism and vivid portrayal of the lives of ordinary people in India. His works often focus on the struggles of the middle class in India and the exposure of social injustice.

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“the secret of survival was to balance hope and despair”

Hope Balance Despair Survival

Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

“You see, we cannot draw lines and compartments and refuse to budge beyond them. Sometimes you have to use your failures as stepping-stones to success. You have to maintain a fine balance between hope and despair.' He paused, considering what he had just said. 'Yes', he repeated. 'In the end, it's all a question of balance.”

Hope Balance Despair

Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

“...you have to use your failures as stepping stones to success. You have to maintain a fine balance between hope and despair. In the end it’s all a question of balance.”

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Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

“You have to maintain a fine balance between hope and despair.”

Fine Balance Despair Hope And Despair

Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

“In the end, it’s all a question of balance.”

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Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

About the Author

Born: July 3, 1952
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 59

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