“In a war situation or where violence and injustice are prevalent, poet...” — Seamus Heaney Quote

“In a war situation or where violence and injustice are prevalent, poetry is called upon to be something more than a thing of beauty.”

“Between my finger and my thumb”

“It is very true to say that work done by writers is quite often an attempt to give solid expression to that which is bothering them... They feel they have got it right if they express the stress.”

“Beauty is a short-lived tyranny.”

“Beauty doesn't need ornaments. Softness can't bear the weight of ornaments.”

“The few days that I shot with Jayalalithaaji, I got to observe her very closely. I was very impressed by her grace, beauty, and dignity. She came to the sets with her mother. So did I. She remained aloof on the sets and didn't speak much to anyone.”