“Perhaps what distinguishes my characters is their courage and spirit a...” — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Quote

“Perhaps what distinguishes my characters is their courage and spirit and a certain stubbornness which enables them to keep going even when facing a setback. I think this developed organically as I wrote, but also it came out of a desire to portray women as powerful and intelligent forces in the world.”

“I write best late at night, when everyone in the house has gone to bed. There's something magical about that late night silence that appeals to me.”

“I am a Hindu, brought up mostly in India.”

“As a writer, I have to show complexities. Through my writings, I hope to bring out people in different situations and not just one-dimensional beings.”

“I have no particular reader in mind, but a passionate desire to tell an honest, moving story.”

“I love visual art. I painted for many years when I was younger. I have studied modern/contemporary Indian art a bit and am very impressed with the talent in India.”

“As long as you've got your courage of conviction, it works for you. I think that the same applies, too, even where you don't, because in today's world, financial resources are the least important. World has moved to the power of ideas.”

“True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.”

“Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.”

“Courage! I have shown it for years; think you I shall lose it at the moment when my sufferings are to end?”

“The courage in journalism is sticking up for the unpopular, not the popular.”

“The more wit the less courage.”