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“I did subscribe to the freedom movement and I was much closer to the Congress than to the Akali party. It is a communal party.”

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Khushwant Singh

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'. more

“I still think that the point of reference for every Indian when he is in doubt on any political or social issue is to say, "What would [Mahatma] Gandhi have done under the circumstances?" I didn't subscribe to his fads - prohibition, celibacy, no doctors - but generally he was always right. He meant more to me than any of my gurus.”

Thinking Stills Done Political Social Issues Doubt Circumstances Doctors Indian Social Issues Guru Prohibition Fads Celibacy

Author:Khushwant Singh

“I have never lost my temper. I let out my venom in my writing if I have to, but person-to-person, I have never lost my temper, never used abusive language.”

Ifs Writing Persons Used Lost Language Temper Abusive Venom

Author:Khushwant Singh

“I use vulgar language in my writing. Or for people I don't like, but I have never had an outburst of anger and I think that's largely [Mahatma] Gandhi's influence. When you lose your temper, you've lost your cause.”

People Thinking Writing Use Lost Language Causes Loses Influence Temper Vulgar Outburst

Author:Khushwant Singh

“I had lots of time to read [being a lawyer] what I hadn't read in my school and college days. Being a bad student I barely passed my exams and I barely bothered about books. It was sports all the time. I started reading and got involved in literature and writing. The few cases I handled gave me the material for my early short stories.”