Ruskin Bond quotes

Ruskin Bond is an acclaimed Indian author, celebrated for his works in children's literature and short stories. His writings vividly capture life in the hills of Northern India and explore themes of nature, friendship, and nostalgia. He continues to inspire generations of readers with his simple yet evocative storytelling. Here are 11 of his quotes:

The India I Love, does not make the headlines, but I find it wherever I go – in field or forest, town or village, mountain or desert – and in the hearts and minds of people who have given me love and affection for the better part of my lifetime. (Ruskin Bond)
The past is always with us, for it feeds the present. View quote
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When all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful. View quote
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To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things that make man better than the beast. View quote
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Hapiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often. View quote
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Red roses for young lovers. French beans for longstanding relationships. View quote
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It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape. View quote
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Happiness is a mysterious thing, to be found somewhere between too little and too much. View quote
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Normally writers do not talk much, because they are saving their conversations for the readers of their book- those invisible listeners with whom we wish to strike a sympathetic chord. View quote
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I ... allowed my memory to journey back to the days when I was a boy of ten, full of health and optimism, when my wonder at the great game of living had yet to give way to disillusionment at its shabbiness. View quote
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It's courage, not luck, that takes us through to the end of the road. (Ruskin Bond)

Ruskin Bond

Ruskin Bond - Image
Photo: Vicharam, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: Indian Author
Born: May 19, 1934
Quotes count: 11
Wikipedia: Ruskin Bond

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