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Vikram Seth quotes on love, life, and truth

TNN | Last updated on - Jun 20, 2017, 11:40 IST
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Vikram Seth quotes on love, life, and truth

Vikram Seth’s profound thoughts and his craftsmanship in creating pictures through words have moved many. Time and again he has proved how the pen is mightier than the sword, and he uses his power to fight for the right causes. Let us pay our sincerest respect to the great Indian author on his birthday. Here are some beautiful quotes by the poet and the author that’ll take you deep into self-realization.

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On the path called love

An Equal Music

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On the right to exert love

Seth voiced his opinion on Section 377 of the IPC.
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On the peculiar feeling of being a creator

An Equal Music

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On hoping for humanity

Two Lives

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On the vile act of hatred

Two Lives

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On suitable habitats

A Suitable Boy

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On the privateness of reading

The Rivered Earth

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On life's most essential ingredient

The Golden Gate

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On individuality

A Suitable Boy

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