For our democracy has been marred by imperialism, and it has been enlightened only by individual and sporadic efforts at freedom.

The community must assume responsibility for each child within its confines. Not one must be neglected whatever his condition. The community must see that every child gets the advantages and opportunities which are due him as a citizen and as a human being.

On this earth, though far and near, without love, there's only fear.

Our bodies can be mobilized by law and police and men with guns, if necessary-but where shall we find that which will make us believe in what we must do, so that we can fight through to victory?

I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in the kindness of human beings. I am so absorbed in the wonder of earth and the life upon it that I cannot think of heaven and angels.

Now, five years is nothing in a man's life except when he is very young and very old... - Wang Lung

In our changing world nothing changes more than geography.