3 Quotes & Sayings By Vikram Chandra

Vikram Chandra is the author of the acclaimed biographical novel A Fine Balance, which won the Best Translated Book Award (1992) and the PEN/Hemingway Award (1993). He is the author of three volumes of short fiction. He was born in Hyderabad, India, in 1952. His work has been translated into numerous languages, including German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Swedish, Dutch, Polish and Japanese.

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Ask him why there are hypocrites in the world.'' Because it is hard to bear the happiness of others.'' When are we happy?'' When we desire nothing and realize that possession is only momentary, and so are forever playing.'' What is regret?'' To realize that one has spent one's life worrying about the future.'' What is sorrow?'' To long for the past.'' What is the highest pleasure?'' To hear a good story. Vikram Chandra
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The future is simple. The future is simple, I can hold it i the palm of my hand; and the present is just a matter of endurance, detachment, and a sense of humor. Vikram Chandra