“I saw [Chennai]. It had the usual Indian elements like autos, packed public buses, hassled traffic cops and tiny shops that sold groceries, fruits, utensils, clothes or novelty items. However, it did feel different. First, the sign in every shop was in Tamil. The Tamil font resembles those optical illusion puzzles that give you a headache if you stare at them long enough. Tamil women, all of them, wear flkowers in their hair. Tamil men don't believe in pants and wear lungis even in shopping districts. The city is filled with film posters. The heroes' pictures make you feel even your uncles can be movie stars. The heroes are fat, balding, have thick moustaches and the heroine next to them is a ravishing beauty.”
Chetan Bhagat“The world's most sensible person and the biggest idiot both stay within us.”
Chetan Bhagat“In our education system, we are taught to munch figures and remember them for lifetime. But does it help? We are not taught how to make decisions.”
Chetan Bhagat“Let's be honest: the trappings of investment banking are quite tempting. I do miss it sometimes. And to be honest, there was a time I'd read the 'WSJ' in the morning, and for years I have done that.”
Chetan Bhagat“When you screw someone's life, the least you can do is leave the person alone.”
Chetan Bhagat“there are things some people can never understand.there's no point to telling them.”
Chetan Bhagat“...but I guess it's better for people to shut up rather than rather than say something nasty. -ONE NIGHT @ THE CALL CENTER Chapter 1 page 22”
Chetan Bhagat“I m human, I m not perfect. Although, I make mistakes all the time.”
Chetan Bhagat“Life is not to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up? It’s ok, bunk a few classes, goof up a few interviews, fall in love. We are people, not programmed devices.”
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