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Quote by Khushwant Singh

“Once through this ruined city did I pass I espied a lonely bird on a bough and asked ‘What knowest thou of this wilderness?’ It replied: 'I can sum it up in two words: ‘Alas, Alas!”

Book:Delhi

Work

Delhi

Delhi is a richly detailed novel that takes readers on a journey through the heart of India's capital city. The story delves into the lives of various characters, each contributing to the city's dynamic and diverse atmosphere. The narrative captures the essence of Delhi's rich history, its cultural tapestry, and the intricate relationships between its inhabitants. more

Author

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

“CALVIN, yelling: I don't wanna take a bath. I HATE taking baths. CALVIN, screaming: Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa CALVIN, being aggressively carried upstairs by Mom: NO NO NO NO NO no NO no NO NO no no no NO NO NO NO no NO no CALVIN, now in the bathtub, grinning: They can make me do it, but they can't make me do it with dignity.”

Children Humor Dignity Independence Personal Growth Satire

Author:Bill Watterson

“Yeah, I'm Governor, Jack, and the trouble with governors is they think they got to keep their dignity. But listen here, there ain't anything worth doing a man can do and keep his dignity. Can you figure out a single thing you really please-God like to do you can do and keep your dignity? The human frame just ain't built that way.”

Pride Perception Dignity

Book:All the King's Men

Source: All the King's Men

“I know, Ma. I'm a-tryin'. But them deputies- Did you ever see a deputy that didn't have a fat ass? An' they waggle their ass an' flop their gun aroun'. Ma", he said, "if it was the law they was workin' with, why we could take it. But it ain't the law. They're a-working away at our spirits. They're a-tryin' to make us cringe an' crawl like a whipped bitch. They're tryin' to break us. Why, Jesus Christ, Ma, they comes a time when the on'y way a fella can keep his decency is by takin' a sock at a cop. They're working on our decency".”

Law Dignity Police

Book:The Grapes of Wrath

Source: The Grapes of Wrath

“Silence is victory and patience is glory. Let silence speak our identity and let patience keep our dignity.”