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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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Famous Rohinton Mistry Quotes

“Traffic in the streets of Bombay is chaotic at best. Riding a bicycle is a dangerous occupation. However, there are hundreds of them on the streets competing with the cars and buses and lorries because it is the poor man's mode of transport.”

Men Poor Streets Dangerous Car Occupation Bus Riding Traffic Competing Bicycle Chaotic Transport Poor Man Bombay Riding A Bicycle Lorry

Author:Rohinton Mistry

“Lately you are brooding too much about rights. Give up this dangerous habit.”

Giving Too Much Rights Dangerous Habit Giving Up Brooding

Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

“Distance was a dangerous thing, she knew. Distance changed people.”

People Dangerous Changed Distance Dangerous Things

Book:A Fine Balance

Source: A Fine Balance

About the Author

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

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