“The Collectorship of Madna is the seventh post that he has held in eight years. He is quite philosophic about the law that governs the transfer of civil servants; he sees it as a sort of corollary to the law… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
Well, life is dark, isn't it? Mostly, it's dreadful. At the same time, death is funny too. I mean, look at the fuss we… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
The more languages you know, the less likely you are to become a terrorist. — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
“He absent-mindedly fondled his crotch and then whipped his hand away.No masturbation,he suddenly decided.He tried to think about this but sustained logical thought on… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
People should have literary and cultural taste and should not bomb hotels. — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
Amidst one's daily clutter, one doesn't usually reflect on the splendour of being free because - naturally - one has to get on with… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
“In his essay,Agastya had said that his real ambition was to be a domesticated male stray dog because they lived the best life.They were… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
“You feel even more naked and alone, he said silently, when you reveal yourself, a gratuitous act, for the strength and comfort you look… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
I need to have some depth in my characters. That's why they are all Bengalis. I can't imagine writing a book with someone called… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
Governance is complex, difficult, and on the whole, thankless - why ever should the Bright Young Things leave the management of their hotels, newspapers,… — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
It's a huge headache - the more money you have, the more hassles. I find money very uncomfortable. — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
“God is a first-rate bureaucrat, one of the best. In all matters, He sees the truth, but is yet to take a decision.” — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
So much better to write pen on paper; you can do it anywhere, say, while stuck at the airport. — Upamanyu Chatterjee Copy Share Image
