Not forever does the bulbul sing In balmy shades of bowers, Not forever lasts the spring Nor ever blossom the flowers. Not forever reigneth joy, Sets the sun on days of bliss, Friendships not forever last, They know not life,… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
When you have counted eighty years and more, Time and Fate will batter at your door; But if you should survive to be a… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“Freedom is for the educated people who fought for it. We were slaves of the English, now we will be slaves of the educated… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“There are many ways of attaining godhood, say teachers of religion. Acharya Rajneesh disagrees and says there is only one way, and sexual intercourse… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
I don't want to be cremated, I want to be buried. I don't believe in wasting wood and I feel that one should give… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“I am back in my beloved city. The scene of desolation fills my eyes with tears. At every step my distress and agitation increases.… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“One Sikh may argue with one Sikh. One Sikh must never argue with two Sikhs–certainly not after dark.” — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
I had lots of time to read [being a lawyer] what I hadn't read in my school and college days. Being a bad student… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
I have never, in 50 years, ever missed a deadline [as a journalist]. — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“poverty which had celebrated a hundred thousand silver and golden jubilees.” — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image
“He told us of an incident from the life of the Prophet Musa. Musa heard a poor shepherd praying: ‘Where art Thou that I… — Khushwant Singh Copy Share Image