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“Plenty of Indians travel light too--saddhus and such. It's one of the things I admire about your country. Any man can travel light until he has a wife or children. That's part of my case against marriage. I'm a holy man minus the holiness.”

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A Passage to India

E.M. Forster's classic novel takes readers on a journey through the Indian subcontinent, depicting the complex interactions between British colonizers and Indian locals. The story delves into the intricacies of cultural differences and the impact of colonial rule, offering a nuanced perspective on the human condition. more

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