The Secret of the Nagas (Shiva Trilogy, #2)

by Amish Tripathi

But sometimes, the only way to prevent a grave wrong is to commit a small wrong.

Believe the theory that gives you peace and reject the one that causes you pain.

For anything without proof, I think we should believe the theory that gives us peace. It doesn’t matter whether the theory is true or not.’

There is a god in every single one of us. What is the obvious corollary?

Truth doesn’t have to be liked. It only has to be spoken. Speak it out. The truth may hurt you, but it will set you free.

The truth doesn’t ask for belief. It just exists.

There is a god in every single one of us. And there is evil in every single one of us. The true battle between good and evil is fought within.

Always remember this. You don’t live with the consequences of other people’s karma. You live with the consequences of your own.’

‘Fate controls only the weak, Your Highness. The strong mould the providence they want.’

some truths can only cause pain, Mausi. They’re best left buried.’

‘When the people in the clan believe a woman in their community has insulted the honour of her family, the clan has the right to kill that woman and everyone else with her to avenge their loss of face.’ Shiva just stared, stunned. What honour can there be in this barbarism?

Remember nobody is good or bad. They are either strong or weak. Strong people stick to their morals, no matter what the trials and tribulations. Weak people, many a times, do not even realise how low they have sunk.’

‘Justice exists for the good of the universe. To maintain balance. It does not exist to ignite hatred among humans.

the opposite of love is not hate. Hate is just love gone bad. The actual opposite of love is apathy. When you don’t care a damn as to what happens to the other person.’