Chetan Bhagat Quotations

Even now I try to make each page compelling for the readers to get absorbed in the book.

Panic does not help, even if you are unable to answer. Try to ask questions to the interviewers as well and it should be impressive enough.

While 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.

I think original voices get noticed. But most importantly, I think you should have a story to tell.

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.

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.

The real middle class India that has always been looking for a voice that is its very own. I write about it because I belong to it.

The younger generation is surrounded by the Internet, apps, and video games. But somehow, my books make them read.

I myself don't know what makes my books work. I enter a bookstore and I'm frankly overwhelmed by the number of books in most of them, and I know people are buying mine.

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.

preety girls behave best when you ignore them

It is time to face real world, even if it is harder and painful. I'd rather fly and crash, than just snuggle and sleep.

When a woman comes into your life, things organize themselves.

All of us needed time to rest. And we had time - four months of it - to take all the rest in the world.

The pretty girl is always right.

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

Nature designed with a random set of genes and circumstances in which we were born. To be happy, we have to accept it and make the most of nature’s design. Are you? Goals will help you do that. I must add, don’t just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life. I use the word balanced before successful. Balanced means ensuring your health, relationships, mental peace are all in good order.

Stupid people go to college but"smart people own them"....

The world's most funniest and easiest thing is to give an advice...

Certificates from top US universities adorned the walls like tiger head in a hunter’s home.

I suddenly leaned forward,bringing my face close to hers.catching her breath,stifling that laugh and pink tongue,she watched me wide-eyed.I removed the wallet from my back pocket and sat down casually again. "What happened?" I asked idly. "I thought...never mind".She blinked. Ha,gotcha

Love? I need a lot of love." Of course you do. Everyone does. It's funny that we never say it. It's OK to scream, 'I'm starving' in public if you are hungry; it's OK to make a fuss and say, 'I'm so sleepy', if you are tired; but somehow we cannot say, 'I need some more love.' Why can't we say it? It's just as basic a need." - ONE NIGHT @ THE CALL CENTER Chapter 36 pages 293-4

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

Sometimes, life isn't about what you want to do but what you ought to do.

...but I guess it's better for people to shut up rather than rather than say something nasty. -ONE NIGHT @ THE CALL CENTER Chapter 1 page 22

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

I m human, I m not perfect. Although, I make mistakes all the time.

Nothing soothes an upset Punjabi like dairy products.

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

A 'very good friend' is a dangerous category with Indian girls. From here you can either make fast progress or if you play it wrong, you can go down to the lowest category invented by the Indian women ever - rakhi brother. Rakhi brother really means 'you can talk to me, but don't even freaking think about anything else you bore'.

How can such scary looking parents create something so cute?

The 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.

A wise man can be a fool in love.

Rules, after all, are only made so you can work around them

Don't be serious, be sincere.

Work hard, but make time for your love, family and friends. Nobody remembers PowerPoint presentations on your final day

From biscuit to brides, if there is anything their children really want, parents have a problem.

I’ve told you the four thunderstorms – disappointment, frustration, unfairness and isolation. You cannot avoid them, as like the monsoon they will come into your life at regular intervals. You just need to keep the raincoat handy to not let the spark die

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

In 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!

She 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?

Sometimes life is not about what u want to do but what u ought to do

Jealousy is a rather enjoyable emotion to watch.

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 somebody simply because he belongs to the same caste as us?

Corporate 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

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.

Sometimes in your life you just meet someone or hear something that nudges you on the right path. And that becomes the best advice. It could just be a bit of commonsense said in a way that resonates with something in you. It's nothing new, but because it connects with you it holds meaning for you.

Be so busy Improving your self that you have no time to criticize others.

Pretty girls behave best when you ignore them. Of course, they have to know you are ignoring them, for otherwise they may not even know you exist.

Life is not to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up? It’s ok, bunk a few classes, goof up a few interviews, fall in love. We are people, not programmed devices.

When you fly high people will throw stones at you. Don't look down. Just fly higher so the stones won't reach you