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« on: May 19, 2007, 10:05:22 AM » |
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You may have noticed that on the pages of the main introduction site we have a selection of quotes from Shantaram.
I would like you to suggest a quote, and each month we will update the main site with the newest selections and the person who suggested it.
If you can give a few reasons why you like this particular quote, and what It means to you all the better.
Andy
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Matt
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007, 09:40:01 AM » |
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Great idea Andy, I shall surely contribute, although right now, trying to find just one good one...
I think my first would be 'The Progress to Complexity...'
Although I don't share that philosophy, I personally think it's the crux of what the book was about. You can take all of GDR's experiences, but without Khaderbhai's 'Progress to Complexity', the book wouldn't have been what it was. In that respect, I think it's the Central Nervous System of what we know and love of Shantaram.
Failing that, you could use...
'Linbaba, please stroke it my Father's bellies...' Prabaker.
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Andy
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2007, 01:16:52 AM » |
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You know, I was thinking of putting together a page about Prabaker, but I don't want to create a spoiler page if you know what I mean  I was concerned to keep the purpose of this forum from spoiling people's reading of the book. Saying that, I think there are so many instances of humor in that particular character that it would be nice to do something around that idea. I'll wait to hear what others think,  |
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richasheth
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2007, 12:21:02 AM » |
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That would be lovely! the character of Prabhakar was truly an amazing one! Although many would not like to know the end if they have not finished the book.. but you could start something of a tribute page to all his jokes and what people like most about him! i know i would love to read about it and add my own comments to it! i say.. lovely idea! |
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Andy
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2007, 12:41:50 PM » |
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Great I'm glad you like the idea.. I will start on a characters page as soon as possible. Thanks for the suggestions all, I can already see where you guys would like to see this whole site go, and thanks again. Andy |
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Alys
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2007, 06:09:23 AM » |
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How about this quote:
"The simple and astonishing truth about India and Indian people is that when you go there, and deal with them, your heart always guides you more wisely than your head. There's nowhere else in the world where that's quite so true. I didn't know that then, as I closed my eyes in the dark and breathing silence on that first night in Bombay. I was running on instinct, and pushing my luck. I didn't know that I'd already given my heart of the woman, and the city. And knowing none of it, I fell, before the smile faded from my lips, into a dreamless, gentle sleep."
It's nicely written, don't you think?
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Andy
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2007, 02:16:11 PM » |
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That's a great quote. Thankyou for suggesting it. I'll inculde it in the next update to be featured on the main page.
Thanks again.
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Matt
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2007, 07:54:04 AM » |
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How about the bear hug?
I know what you mean about spoiling it for people, I actually found out things from being on the internet and various forums before I read the book and found out the fate of our little guide.
It was disappointing really, and I agree that you should try and keep it from being spoiled for everyone.
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KatieJ
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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2007, 01:02:36 PM » |
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Matt, hi  I cried when I read it. It's such a dramatic and personal section of the book - I felt really drawn into the entire scene. But you're right, we shouldn't spoil it for readers that haven't read it yet. I also found this quote today whilst thumbing through my now well-worn copy. "Its beyonnd what we see or even what we feel.It's an order of truth that separates the profound from the merely clever, and the reality from perception. We're helpless in the face of it and the cost of knowing love is sometimes greater than any heart would willingly pay" |
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2007, 03:20:57 AM » |
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heh, nice quote katie.
i took shantaram with me, yesterday when i went for coffee so reading it there i found this and had to scribble it down to remember it surely
"Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears"
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tiger_rider
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2007, 10:36:28 PM » |
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for some reason, the quote I'm drawn to is Prabaker's "A man must love his bear". I can actually picture what I think he looks like saying that and for me it has many meanings depending on how one looks at the scene.
I also like...
"One of the reasons why we crave love, and seek it so desperately, is that love is the only cure for loneliness, and shame, and sorrow."
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Andy
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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2007, 11:43:35 AM » |
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Mr. Tiger_rider, you really cracked me up there - "a man must love is bear"  I love that you've put that in your 'statement' so it appears in the posts.  I don't know what you mean about the phrase having many meanings depending on how it is viewed - why not tell us what you think about it? I'm all ears- honestly, I think its great the way everyone sees different things in words, quotes, text and books! I like your other quote too.. very worthy of being added to the website. Many thanks, I'm going to include it when I next have the update go through |
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2007, 10:18:44 PM » |
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i cant remember the exact words, wish i wrote it down, but something along the lines of : "the universe sends us people to show us what we could let outselves become, but shouldnt, and we love them anyway" this rings especially true for me  |
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Andy
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2008, 03:51:18 PM » |
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You know, I'm gonna have to look that one up.  It has that 'Shantaram' ring to it, and I just need to have more quotes for our visitors to read. Now I'm gonna spend a good few days looking over shantaram for that one hehe |
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madhu
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2008, 04:20:51 AM » |
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One of my favorite ones is here but its kind of long
"Our heart starts to feel like an overcrowded lifeboat. You throw your pride out to keep it afloat, and your respect and your independence. After a while you start throwing people out - your friends, everyone you used to know.And it’s still not enough.The lifeboat is still sinking, and you know its going to take you down with it."
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Andy
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2008, 04:34:03 AM » |
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Yes I noticed you wrote about that in the other thread. I must say I was impressed. Thanks for the suggestions Madhu. Are you enjoying the Shantaram forum this far |
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madhu
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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2008, 07:01:57 AM » |
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Andy,
I am glad i found this forum. Often we read books and our hearts are swelled with words but cant share it with people around, but this is a great outlet to discuss those feelings. Great work on the forum. You should somehow get GDR to visit this place and arrang a chat session or something.
I did hear that he is engaged to Francoise...who is the president for Hope for India. She actually lives in chennai in south india along the marina beach. I am from chennai as well but currently abroad. She seems to be an interesting woman too and i am going to try and meet her when i go in summer if she is there of course.
Happy dreaming Madhu!
Madhu
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