Quotes from Girish Karnad

A man must commit a crime at least once in his life-time. Only then will his virtue be recognized

No, young man, I don't envy you or your youth. All that you have to face and suffer is still ahead of you.

You cannot engrave on water nor wound it with a knife, which is why the river has no fear of memories.

But do you know, you can love a city like a woman? My old father had lived in Delhi all his life. He died of a broken heart.