Shashi Tharoor Quotes on Unity
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'The only possible idea of India is that of a nation greater than the sum of its parts.' [9]
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'The idea of India is not based on language, not on geography, not on ethnicity and not on religion. The idea of India is of one land embracing many. You can be many things and one thing: you can be a good Keralite, a good Muslim and a good Indian all at once.' [10]
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'If India had a Latin version of the American motto E Pluribus Unum, it would be E Pluribus Pluribum.' [12]
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'If America is a melting pot, then to me India is a thali -- a collection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls. Each may not mix with the next, but they combine on your palate to produce a satisfying repast.' [12]
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'Ultimately, what matters in determining the validity of a nation is the will of its inhabitants to live and strive together.' [15]