"Interpreter of Maladies" Quotes
A collection of short stories that explores the lives of Indian immigrants and their struggles to navigate between their heritage and their new identities in America.
short stories | 198 pages | Published in 1999
Quotes
Still, there are times I am bewildered by each mile I have traveled, each meal I have eaten, each person I have known, each room in which I have slept.
The heart of a person can never be completely isolated from the truth.
It's foolish to expect the fulfillment of any dream, for the gratification of any desire, with a stranger.
The human heart is a line, whereas my own is a circle, and I have the endless ability to be in the right place at the right time.
But that's the thing about love. It demands your attention and doesn't ask politely.
The pain of the loss is what makes the sweetness of love so poignant.
There are times I am bewildered by each mile I have traveled, each meal I have eaten, each person I have known, each room in which I have slept.
The secret of a good marriage is forgiving your partner for marrying you in the first place.
Love can only survive when it is supported by trust.
It is better to know the truth and to know that you can forgive, than to live a lie and endure unbearable pain.
