My father looked on in disbelief, overwhelmed that his son had been taught to eat glass and relish it.

Enlightenment, and the death which comes before it, is the primary business of Varanasi.

Respect was one thing. Survival was another. It was important that I kept my priorities in the right order.

Calcutta's the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat.

Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information? I recalled India's golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else.

The pursuit of illusion is not about studying for prizes, or for study's sake. There's no right or wrong, no pass or fail.

A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation

A banker is a man who lends you an umbrella when the weather is fair and takes it away from you when it rains.

The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord.

Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.

It is better that we live ever so Miserably than die in glory.

I certainly don't think Donald Trump suggesting violence in any way.

Women's networks are a necessary part of life. A mixture of empathy and brainstorming can move mountains.

The strongest wind cannot stagger a Spirit; it is a Spirit's breath. A just man's purpose cannot be split on any Grampus or material rock, but itself will split rocks till it succeeds.

Be of good cheer, miracles do happen.

What I capture in spite of myself interests me more than my own ideas.

Pain is the fuel of passion - it energizes us with an intensity to change that we don't normally possess.