May 10, 2023

Profound quotes by Ruskin Bond

Surabhi Rawat

Ruskin Bond

It's always a delight to read Ruskin Bond's works. Here we list down some profound quotes by the beloved author from the hills.

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On hope

“And when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.” - Ruskin Bond

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On kindness

“To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things that make man better than the beast”― Ruskin Bond

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​On the joy of reading

"A great book is a friend that never lets you down. You can return to it again and again and the joy first derived from it will still be there.”― Ruskin Bond

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On living in the present moment

“Hapiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often.”― Ruskin Bond

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On living a life of solitude

“It is always the same with mountains. Once you have lived with them for any length of time, you belong to them. There is no escape.”― Ruskin Bond

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On happiness

“Happiness is a mysterious thing, to be found somewhere between too little and too much.”― Ruskin Bond

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On courage

“It's courage, not luck, that takes us through to the end of the road.”― Ruskin Bond

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On love

“Red roses for young lovers. French beans for longstanding relationships”― Ruskin Bond

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