Deepti Menon Quotes

“The bubble had subsided, leaving only a tiny scar, but the irrational fear of water never quite left her. I never allowed her to forget, not for a moment.”

“The first time Akash took Supriya to view the pool, I rose up in strident protest, and he was astonished by the way she turned her face away, her eyes filled with terror. “I am petrified of water!” she whispered, as he tried to cajole her to at least put her feet in.”

“In a while, her eyes felt leaden and she felt sleep overpower her, even as she fought to keep her eyes open. In vain, I tried to churn within her, a little nugget of fear, trying desperately to warn her of impending danger.”

“The Sikh gave him the money. When Menon asked for his address so that he could repay the man, the Sikh said that Menon owed the debt to any stranger who came to him in need, as long as he lived. The help came from a stranger and was to be repaid to a stranger.”

“History is the collective consciousness of the then intellectuals and not just some numbers, time and events.”

“So long as there are forces of other countries in a place where they have no right to be, irrespective of our rights." (said this to the countries supporting Pakistan's aggression on Kashmir)”

“May the radiance of what you love, manifest in whatever you do.”

“May the radiance of what you love, reflect in whatever you do.”

“If you want to make breakthroughs to reach the stars, it is best that you board a ship that has already started its journey in that direction.”

“The quality of your awareness determines the quality of life you experience.”