Quotes by : Tahir Shah

My father looked on in disbelief, overwhelmed that his son had been taught to eat glass and relish it.....

As I see the world, there's one element that's even more corrosive than missionaries: tourists. It's....

I was no longer troubled when he pulled out a machete in a crowded bar, tried to pick up schoolgirls,....

As the head of an expedition, you can't pussyfoot around being polite to everyone. You have to show your....

At the last moment, the fish and I exchange a troubled glance. The murrel seems to be demanding an explanation.....

On a harsh expedition, there's no space for anyone who does not intend to finish.

Exploration is a dirty game.

Prideep pointed to the flames of paraffin lamps as they came alive in the distance and cackled in awe....

I was becoming addicted to Bombay. There was squalor and poverty, but I had begun to realise my good....

The last thing we wanted was for the Machiguenga to be sad again. Sadness appeared to bring out their....