--- title: "1 Roots Old Quotes By V.S. Naipaul" description: "1 Roots Old quotes by V.S. Naipaul. Plus more from V.S. Naipaul and more Roots Old sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bf/v-s-naipaul-2-16418_next-generation_if-you-get-too-attached-to-your-roots-in_1550813.jpg" --- > [“If you get too attached to your roots in the old sense, you might actually become unrooted, fossilized. At least in form, at least in style, you must get into the new stream, get the new roots. More of India…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/v-s-naipaul-2/if-you-get-too-attached-to-your-roots-in-the-old-sense-you-might/) [V.S. Naipaul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/v-s-naipaul-2/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8bf/v-s-naipaul-2-16418_next-generation_if-you-get-too-attached-to-your-roots-in_1550813.jpg) ## More by V.S. 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