"India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country"
- Anita Desai
About this Quote
This quote by Anita Desai speaks to the unique nature of India. Despite its modernity, India still protects its past, religious beliefs, and its history. This is a testimony to the strength of Indian culture and its ability to remain resistant in the face of modification. India is a nation that is both ancient and modern, and this quote talks to the distinct balance in between the two. It is a place where the old and the brand-new coexist, and where the past is still very much alive. India is a location of excellent variety and culture, and its ability to stay true to its roots is something to be appreciated.
This quote is written / told by Anita Desai somewhere between June 24, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from India.
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"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
