All of us needed time to rest. And we had time – four months of it – to take all the rest in the world.
CHETAN BHAGATAll of us needed time to rest. And we had time – four months of it – to take all the rest in the world.
CHETAN BHAGATMarble flooring is to a Punjabi what a foreign degree is to a Tamilian.
CHETAN BHAGATCertificates from top US universities adorned the walls like tiger head in a hunter’s home.
CHETAN BHAGATShe had perfect features, with her eye, nose, lips, and ears the right size and in right places. That is all it takes to make people beautiful, normal body parts – yet why does nature mess it up so many times?
CHETAN BHAGATDon’t be serious, be sincere.
CHETAN BHAGATI think original voices get noticed. But most importantly, I think you should have a story to tell.
CHETAN BHAGATStupid people go to college but “smart people own them”
CHETAN BHAGATNothing soothes an upset Punjabi like dairy products.
CHETAN BHAGATWhen you fly high people will throw stones at you. Don’t look down. Just fly higher so the stones won’t reach you
CHETAN BHAGATThe world’s most sensible person and the biggest idiot both stay within us. The worst part is, you can’t even tell who is who.
CHETAN BHAGATBecause knowledge is not for showing off. If I do good work, people should notice me.
CHETAN BHAGATCorporate types love to pretend their life is exciting. The whispers, fist-pumping and animated hand gestures are all designed to lift our job description from what it really is – that of an overpaid clerk.
CHETAN BHAGATI am human, I am not perfect. Although, I make mistakes all the time.
CHETAN BHAGATWhile I am a capitalist at heart and I have no problems with commercialization as such, I believe that while it’s okay if education becomes a profitable business, it’s not okay if it becomes corrupt.
CHETAN BHAGATIn relationship there are always two types of person: one weaker and the other stronger one. It’s never easier to live being as weaker one!
CHETAN BHAGATLet’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.
CHETAN BHAGAT