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A union does build on dissimilar characteristics, but only when they complement each other. Not when the couple consider each as an affront to the other.”
It is intriguing, how a person’s virtues are suddenly realized when he or she departs. The same virtues go almost unrecognized and without being acknowledged all life.
“Civilization is not a challenge to the nature, but the better and a collective use of the faculties that the nature bestowed on us, for the betterment of mankind.”
Expecting fair treatment in a battle is practically throwing yourself under the mercy of the opponent.”
I would not want a woman staying with me only because of an oath and not by her heart.”
“But people, are NOT ideal. The world, is NOT ideal. Laws and institutionalization of practices exist so that those capable of erring don’t cross a line. You, might not understand, Satya. But the line, is a necessity.”
“Desperation is often an opportunity. Frantic soldiers can win a losing battle if they are desperate enough.”
Nature cannot be this unkind as to give a disease that spreads with contact, kills and yet keep the cure hidden within her womb.”
Why does disease exist in this world at all? It is but a consequence of an imbalance, be it of a body composition or that of a society, caused either by negligence, greed or by mala fide intentions. Medicine is but one face of the much-needed counter balancing. Don’t you agree?”
“The more heat the metal is exposed to, the stronger it becomes, Satya.”
“Some sacrifices are made for those who never understand their worth!”
“Those with large hearts take risks for others, not because they see others deserving it. But because they see it as right.”
“When Dharma beckons, emotional indulgence becomes an unaffordable luxury.
