“New York was a new and strange world. Vast, impersonal, merciless.... Always before I had felt like a person, an individual, hopeful that I could mold my life according to some desire of my own. But here in New York I was ignorant, insignificant, unimportant--one in millions whose destiny concerned no one. New York did not even know of my existence. Nor did it care.”
This book is a fictional narrative that delves into the relationship between humanity and the natural world, offering a richly detailed portrayal of the environment and its impact on the protagonist's life. more
Agnes Smedley was a notable American journalist and author who dedicated much of her life to reporting on and advocating for the Chinese Revolution in the early 20th century. Born on February 23, 1892, in Michigan, she passed away on May 6, 1950. Smedley is renowned for her insightful coverage of the Chinese Revolution and her passionate support for labor and women's rights in China. more
“I measure my success by how happy I am, not how big the business is or how much money I've made.”
“The person who can dominate during rough times is the person who can dominate, period.”