Scion of Ikshvaku (Ram Chandra, #1)

by Amish Tripathi

Passionate children have strong emotions that insist on finding expression. They laugh loudly. They cry even more loudly.

‘Expecting people to follow rules just because they should is being too hopeful. Rules must be designed to dovetail with selfish interest because people are primarily driven by it. They need to be shepherded into good behaviour through this proclivity.’

Giving a sharp sword to a child is not an act of generosity, but irresponsibility.

‘Forgive me for killing you, O noble beast. May your soul find purpose again, while your body sustains my soul.’