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Certain things acquired an evil complexion if phrased , but remained harmless in the mind

— R. K. Narayan The Vendor Of Sweets (1967)

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Life is about making right things and going on .

Malgudi Days (1943)

The unbeaten brat will remain unlearned.

The Guide (1958)

I have no idea of the extent of this zoo. I know only my corner and whatever passes before me.

A Tiger for Malgudi (1982)

Society presses upon us all the time. The progress of the last half century is the progress of the frog out of his well.

Past is gone , present is going and tomorrow is day after tomorrow's yesterday . So why worry about anything ? God is in all this .

The Painter Of Signs (1977)

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