Quotes by Chetan Bhagat

“The missed call and call back drama between men and women deserves its own user mannual.”

“We know we are all tarnished, so we doubt everyone else too. It is sad situation, where we need a leader but cannot really trust anyone.”

“Let's be honest: the trappings of investment banking are quite tempting. I do miss it sometimes. And to be honest, there was a time I'd read the 'WSJ' in the morning, and for years I have done that.”

“In our education system, we are taught to munch figures and remember them for lifetime. But does it help? We are not taught how to make decisions.”

“When we choose a mobile network, do we check whether Airtel or Vodafone belong to a particular caste? No, we simply choose the provider based on the best value or service. Then why do we vote for s...”

“These stupid biases and discrimination are the reason our country is so screwed up. It's Tamil first, Indian later. Punjabi first, Indian later. It has to end. National anthem, national currency, n...”

“Marble flooring is to a Punjabi what a foreign degree is to a Tamilian”

“She is too intelligent to be a good daughter-in-law”

“I thought about my [Punjabi] family. The only nakshatram we think about is the division of petrol pumps when we have to see the girl.”

“I saw [Chennai]. It had the usual Indian elements like autos, packed public buses, hassled traffic cops and tiny shops that sold groceries, fruits, utensils, clothes or novelty items. However, it d...”

“The world's most sensible and the most idiotic person lies within us..the worst part is we can't say who is who”

“Why should any guy want to be only friends with a girl? It’s like agreeing to be near a chocolate cake and never eat it. It’s like sitting in a racing car but not driving it.”

“How can such scary looking parents create something so cute?”

“Forgiving doesn't make the person who hurt you feel better, it makes you feel better.”

“We sat on the floor for dinner. Ananya's father passed me a banana leaf. I wondered if i had to eat it or wipe my hands with it.”

“The word “future” and females is a dangerous combination.”

“Because knowledge is not for showing off. If I do good work, people should notice me.”

“These stupid biases and discrimination are the reason our country is so screwed up. It's Tamil first, Indian later. Punjabi first, Indian later. It has to end. National anthem, national currency, n...”

“Marble flooring is to a Punjabi what a foreign degree is to a Tamilian”

“She is too intelligent to be a good daughter-in-law”