At the age of three my grand aunt proclaimed her independence by categorically refusing to have her feet bound, resolutely tearing off the bandages as fast as they were applied.
Adeline Yen MahPeople with yuan fen are destined to like one another; Friendship develops even if a thousand miles apart. But should yuan fen be absent between two individuals, They will remain strangers despite sitting face-to-face
Adeline Yen MahBut you can vanquish the demons only when you yourself are convinced of your own worth.
Adeline Yen MahTranscend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion.
Adeline Yen MahI read because I have to. It drives everything else from my mind. It lets me escape to find other world.
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