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“You would have realized that it wasn't Mumtaz, a muslim, a friend of yours, but a human being you had killed. I mean, if he was a bastard, by killing him you wouldn't have killed the bastard in him; similarly, assuming that he was a Muslim, you wouldn't have killed his Muslimness, but him.”

Quote by Saadat Hasan Manto

Book:Toba Tek Singh: Stories
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Toba Tek Singh: Stories

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Saadat Hasan Manto
Saadat Hasan Manto

Saadat Hasan Manto was an Indian film writer known for his sharp social commentary and satirical style. His works often explored social and political issues in the Indian subcontinent, particularly focusing on poverty, corruption, and moral decay. more

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