“Only a spirit of artistic sincerity can console the souls of humankind.”
Quote by Qiu Miaojin
Author
Qiu Miaojin
Qiu Miaojin (1969-1995) was a prominent Taiwanese novelist known for her groundbreaking works exploring lesbian relationships and identity. Her acclaimed novel "Notes of a Crocodile" is considered a landmark in Chinese-language LGBTQ+ literature. Born on May 29, 1969, she took her own life in Paris at age 26. Despite her short life, her literary contributions have had lasting impact on Chinese-language literature and queer studies. more
You May Also Like
“Today's excuses are tomorrow's regrets dressed in disguise.”
Source: Middlemarch
Source: The Narrow Road: A Brief Guide to the Getting of Money
“Motion is created by the destruction of balance.”
Source: Leonardo Da Vinci on Painting: A Lost Book (Libro A)
“If I want to get work done, that's usually about 3 in the morning.”
“Writing was a political act and poetry was a cultural weapon.”