To me, there is nothing higher than fiction. Nothing. It is fundamentally who I am. I am a teller of stories. For me, that's the only way I can make sense of the world, with all the dance that it involves.
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As Estha stirred the thick jam he thought Two Thoughts and the Two Thoughts he thought were these: a) Anything can happen to anyone. and b) It is best to be prepared.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the importance of being prepared for various outcomes.
In this quote, Arundhati Roy presents the notion that life is full of uncertainties and unexpected events that can affect anyone at any time. By stating that 'anything can happen to anyone,' she underscores the inherent unpredictability of existence, while the second thought, 'it is best to be prepared,' serves as a reminder that being ready for life's eventualities can equip us to handle challenges more effectively.
Themes
PreparationUncertaintyLifeReadinessAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of being prepared for unexpected life events.
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