Keep in mind that whenever you are in a crisis, you are in the midst of danger as well as opportunity.
Adeline Yen MahThe future belongs to you. Should anyone insult you, tell yourself this: I am a child of destiny who will unite East and West and change the world.
Adeline Yen MahYou have your whole life ahead of you. Be smart. Study hard and be independent. I'm afraid the chances of your getting a dowry are slim. You must rely on yourself. No matter what else people may steal from you, they will never be able to take away your knowledge. The world is changing. You must make your own life outside this home.
Adeline Yen MahYou may be right in believing that if you study hard, one day you might become fluent in English. But you will still look Chinese, and when people meet you, theyโll see a Chinese girl no matter how well you speak English. Youโll always be expected to know Chinese, and if you donโt, Iโm afraid they will not respect you as much.
Adeline Yen Mah