The Cripple and His Talismans Quotes

“A loss of any kind is horrible. Not because it takes away, but because it makes you believe- in newspapers, in tomatoes, in empty whiskey bottles.”
― Anosh Irani, The Cripple and His Talismans

“The world can be changed not by ending suffering, but by a more judicious distribution of it.”
― Anosh Irani, The Cripple and His Talismans

“The rubies are so pink, pink itself will stare in disbelief.”
― Anosh Irani, The Cripple and His Talismans

“That table looks good," I say

"It is original."

Original what? What does it mean when they say that? This table is original. This pencil is an original pencil. This horse is an original horse. How can there be any other kind?”
― Anosh Irani, The Cripple and His Talismans

“At least a bank robber uses his arms to steal money. I am using money to steal an arm.”
― Anosh Irani, The Cripple and His Talismans