269 Quotes by Ruskin Bond

I write mostly for pleasure, and the reading should ideally be for pleasure, too.

Respect the language in which you write. Be kind, develop good vocabulary, and be creative in writing beautiful sentences. Your prose should be your poetry when you write.

When I was growing up, I remember having read all the books in the library. I often tried to emulate my favourite writers.

I have an excellent memory - for books and authors, that is. I remember all the books I've read.

I like talking to visitors, especially children.

I have no real regrets.

When I ventured into writing at the age of 17, I wanted to be a good and successful writer. I just wanted to write good stuff - poems, prose, stories, essays, everything.

From the age of 17 through my 20s, I was living on my own, so sometimes I wouldn't even tell anybody it was my birthday. It was not a big thing for me.

I liked the old comic books, especially the funny ones like 'Popeye' and 'Beetle Bailey.'