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Quote by Vikram Seth

“You can talk good ideas out of existence.”

Quote by Vikram Seth

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Vikram Seth is an Indian-British author renowned for his poetry and novels. Born on June 20, 1952, he graduated from Oxford University, where he began his literary career. His works often explore complex human relationships and profound social themes. more

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“In general, questions are fine; you can always seize upon the parts of them that interest you and concentrate on answering those. And one has to remember when answering questions that asking questions isn't easy either, and for someone who's quite shy to stand up in an audience to speak takes some courage.”

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“It is exciting to write about the present once one gets beyond the trivia of the moment. As a time to live in, as a time to think about, the present is intriguing.”

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