All foreign food is doomed to be consumed in India not so much by Indians as by a voracious Indian sensibility, which demands infinite versions of Indian food, and is unmoved by difference.

Calcutta has still not recovered from history: people mourn the past, and abhor it deeply.

[T]here's a thin line separating the delicate from the bloodless, in art as in food.

If you're feeling helpless, help someone. ”― Aung San Suu Kyi (from Freedom from Fear)

From experience, I can tell you that if you go around trying to figure out what's fair in life or whether you deserve something or not, that's a rabbit hole that is hard to climb out of.

The nearest one came to a tumble dryer was if the laundry basket was dropped on the way to the washing-line and then the whole lot went tumbling down the drive.

Woolsey bites on occasion

Is there any wonder why we are in such big trouble? Any question why the people don't trust their government anymore, and demand a change?

I condemn everyone and anyone who commits acts of terrorism. And Hamas has committed acts of terrorism.

Desks are terrible places, no matter how many wheels a chair might have. You can't do much about how drawers fill up.

Endurance is the free companion of Sorrow, and Patience her master.

Press conferences are good. I have my own philosophy about press conferences. I usually think that when they don't like the movie, they ask about other things.

The best way to avoid trouble is to make sure no one wants to trouble you.