Vikas Swarup said this quote

I held my breath and wished for that moment to last as long as it possibly could, because a waking dream is always more fleeting than a sleeping one.

~ Vikas Swarup

Lajwanti made the cardinal mistake of trying to cross the dividing line that separates the existence of the rich from that of the poor. She made the fatal error of dreaming beyond her means. The bigger the dream, the bigger the disappointment.

~ Vikas Swarup

You should take a good look at all sides of an issue before making a decision. Put something away in case of an emergency. New neighbors will bring good cheer. A small problem may occur at home base, but you will solve it quickly and correctly. Don’t offer smart advice unless you are really asked to comment.

~ Vikas Swarup

The line of head is strong, but the line of heart is weak. And most importantly, the line of life is short. The stars do not seem to be right.

~ Vikas Swarup