In India the human being is a symphonic theme. 'The people' is not a compact, close-knit concept, but a sprawling one, flowing not only into different walks of life, but into the intricately woven multi-layers of privilege, wealth, and education.… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
Formal education in British India was remarkable for its lack of connection with its Indian environment. Like the African persuaded to cover his nakedness with a Mother Hubbard, we wore mental Mother Hubbards, and they were often a sad fit.… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
choice in any sphere is a peril, the basic division of peoples is of those who believe in choice and those who mistrust it. — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
what was the right level of prosperity, the level that banished dire need but did not satiate, the level that did not threaten the… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
Race was a word that bred arrogance, danger and violence. When had incitement to race served a peaceful purpose? Race was a fuel and… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
In India the human being is a symphonic theme. 'The people' is not a compact, close-knit concept, but a sprawling one, flowing not only… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
Formal education in British India was remarkable for its lack of connection with its Indian environment. Like the African persuaded to cover his nakedness… — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
passion of any sort is seldom governed by the rules of etiquette. — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
In the end countries, like people, are alone, and the real things that must be done have to be done without help. — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
[Race] had no substance, like a shadowy shape that terrifies in the dark but vanishes by the light of day. — Nayantara Sahgal Copy Share Image
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