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Mercy Wong Quotes

“I scold the worries away. As Ma likes to say, you cannot control the wind, but you can control your sails.”

Romance Sadness Sorrow Ambition Sailing Asian American Stacey Lee Outrun The Moon Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I may have no notion of what's in the beans for me now, with everything upside down and sideways. But one thing I know is that I belong in this moment.”

Grief Optimism Uncertainty Moment Beans Sideways Asian American Stacey Lee Outrun The Moon Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I misjudge and our teeth collide, but he gently corrects course instead of pulling away. When he kisses me back, all the hurt inside me floats to the surface and somehow drains away. It makes me want to laugh.”

Romance Teeth Kiss Teen Romance Asian American Stacey Lee Outrun The Moon Mercy Wong Smooch

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“Cheeks are a measure of one's authority, and my high cheekbones indicate an assertive, ambitious nature. They were a gift from my mother, and I am proud of them, even though men shy away from women with that attribute.”

Pride Authority Agency Shyness Female Protagonist Asian American Cheekbones Stacey Lee Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I never said you didn't have a heart. But it would be nice if it beat every now and then.”

Cruelty Angst Heartless Asian American Stacey Lee Outrun The Moon Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“We have the same dirt under our shoes as they do.”

Justice Racism Anger Shoes Dirt Asian American Stacey Lee Ethnocentrism Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“Don't you get too greedy, Death. You already have taken more than your fair share today. You can't have me yet.”

Death Survival Tragedy Greed Impatience Asian American Outrun The Moon Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I'll need to be a tiger if I want to have my own global business.”

Business Entrepreneur Asian American Tiger Stacey Lee Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I've never thought too hard about my convictions and wonder if it's too late now.”

Religion Esteem Asian American Convictions Stacey Lee Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon

“I am crossing back to the opposite side -- Mercy the Fearsome is not stupid -- but if I let the Italian cow me, I show him and anyone watching that we can be pushed around like the dogs they think us to be.”

Racism Stupidity Fearlessness Intimidation Asian American Stacey Lee Mercy Wong

Book:Outrun the Moon

Source: Outrun the Moon