Source: Red Azalea: A Memoir
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Famous Anchee Min Quotes
“My parents lived likeas the neighbours described thema pair of chopsticks, always in harmony.”
“No matter how American I become, I'm considered part of the Chinese community by my own family.”
“I think about giving up. I almost do.”
Source: Becoming Madame Mao
“If you can't go back to your mother's womb, you'd better learn to be a good fighter.”
Source: Red Azalea
Source: Empress Orchid
“lack of will power leads to more failure than lack of intelligence or ability.”
Source: Empress Orchid
Source: Empress Orchid
“The sun doesn't just hang on one family's tree”
Source: Empress Orchid
“If one wants to get a boat ride, one must be near the river.”
Source: Becoming Madame Mao