We don't need to dumb down our stuff. And it's important to know how far we can push readers. — Ashwin Sanghi Books Copy Share Image
O Rakshas, everything is always all right in the end. If it isn't all right, then it isn't the end — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
“If we want people to have respect for the law, then we must first make the law respectable, son.” — Ashwin Sanghi Law Copy Share Image
'Rozabal' was theological while 'Chanakya' is political. Unlike 'Rozabal,' which was about research, the aim of 'Chanakya' is plot, plot, plot, which… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
I don't care if my books don't sell abroad; we have a large enough market in our country. I write for Indian… — Ashwin Sanghi Book Copy Share Image
“A free society is one where it’s safe to be unpopular, but then, freedom of speech also carries with it the freedom… — Ashwin Sanghi Communication Copy Share Image
It is no secret that I have read 'The Da Vinci Code' several times. I genuinely believe that 'The Da Vinci Code'… — Ashwin Sanghi Angels Copy Share Image
While growing up, I always had to depend on foreign authors for page-turners. I think of myself as a commercial writer, and… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
“It is impossible to know when a fish swimming in water drinks some of it. Thus it's quite impossible to find out… — Ashwin Sanghi Money Copy Share Image
A book and a movie are different animals. You need a cinematic perspective to be involved in the motion pictures. And this… — Ashwin Sanghi Animal Copy Share Image
“my guru is not one who can teach you about the renunciation of power, but he can certainly teach you about the… — Ashwin Sanghi Enlightenment Copy Share Image
I like to joke that I probably hold the world record for rejection letters. Yes, the truth is that I was fed… — Ashwin Sanghi Defiance Copy Share Image
“Acharya, what should the punishment be for a prime minister who keeps the king ignorant of happenings in the kingdom?’ ‘My son,… — Ashwin Sanghi Prime minister Copy Share Image
“Dhanananda’s out of the way.’ ‘But how will that happen? He’s firmly entrenched on the throne. He has Bharat’s largest armed force… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
“Acharya, is it the sacred duty of the king to always speak the truth?’ ‘Hah! The king doesn’t need the truth. What… — Ashwin Sanghi Speak the truth Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, I was a workaholic clocking more than 80 hours per week. That changed after I began to write.… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
I've always been fascinated by books. When I was young, my grandfather used to hand out a book - which would be… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
I work in a business environment forty hours a week, and writing is what I do to unwind. It allows me to… — Ashwin Sanghi Aspiration Copy Share Image
I believe that patterns tend to repeat themselves and there are connections between the past and the present. There is the old… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
I believe that the day one stops being spiritual, one ends up being religious. I live by the adage that the only… — Ashwin Sanghi Adage Copy Share Image
Unlike a typical professional, I can't quit my job to become a full-time author; I don't have that luxury. For me, writing… — Ashwin Sanghi Author Copy Share Image
I feel luck plays a vey crucial role in determining the success of the book. Marketing a book is also very important.… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
Admiration from my readers inspire me, and the only 'formula' I believe in towards making a good writer is: 'to thine own… — Ashwin Sanghi Admiration Copy Share Image
Initial work is on period research where the historical markers are absolutely non-negotiable. Once that is established, a writer can take creative… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
“I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.’ Charles de Gaulle.” — Ashwin Sanghi Politicians Copy Share Image
“The greater fool theory states that the price of an object is determined not by its intrinsic value, but rather by irrational… — Ashwin Sanghi Faith Copy Share Image
It is not history, theology or mythology that interest me. It is the fact that history, theology or mythology could have alternative… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
The reality of the writer's world is that you set yourself up for future disappointment with every success that you deliver because… — Ashwin Sanghi Audience Copy Share Image
Writing is a intensely personal activity. I can pen down my best thoughts when I'm alone. But when one is elevated into… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
Though it is very easy to do valuations, eyeballs and brand prominence surveys, you should never allow any of them to influence… — Ashwin Sanghi Balance Copy Share Image
I want my writing to reach people. I don't write for a market. I write from my heart, something that appeals to… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
I have always been a bit of an introvert. In fact, my dad used to force me to meet people so that… — Ashwin Sanghi Alone Copy Share Image
“The unity and integrity of India requires strong leaders and often these leaders must play dirty games. Chanakya did that for his… — Ashwin Sanghi Leader Copy Share Image
“Treat me, O Alexander, as befits a king!’ replied Paurus as he stood in chains before his subjugator, defeated but not dispirited,… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth,… — Ashwin Sanghi Adrenaline Copy Share Image
“True. Always remember that a conjurer will offer you alternatives to choose from but you always end up picking the one that… — Ashwin Sanghi Conjurer Copy Share Image
I would imagine that anyone picking up a book written by me would expect a fast-paced story that requires minimal effort to… — Ashwin Sanghi Book Copy Share Image
“Pakistan was created in 1947, Hindus were 15 per cent of the population but were less than 2 per cent by 1998.… — Ashwin Sanghi Hinduism Copy Share Image
“Originally built as the state ballroom for the British Viceroy, Ashoka Hall also had a wooden dance floor. It was ironic that… — Ashwin Sanghi Copy Share Image
“The only certainty life contains is death.’ Patricia Briggs. ‘A man on a date wonders if he’ll get lucky. The woman already… — Ashwin Sanghi Art of war Copy Share Image
