“In our time women can demonstrate prowess in a thousand ways. Long ago the great Princess Sun of Ping fought for her father, the August Sovereign. At her funeral, His Majesty called for the trumpets and drums to be sounded, an honor reserved for men. My dear, from this day you must dress her as a boy. Give her an education worthy of her own determination.” WomenGirlsUpbringingWarriorsFemale WarriorsChinese WomenChinese Female Writers Book:Empress Source: Empress
“My position at the Palace is our one opportunity. Have confidence in my destiny. Do not weep.” FaithOpportunityDestinyGirlsAncient ChinaChinese WomenChinese Female Authors Book:Empress Source: Empress