The sweat of hard work is not to be displayed. It is much more graceful to appear favored by the Gods.
—Maxine Hong Kingston
Topics: Grace
To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world—that I am able to change it in positive ways.
—Maxine Hong Kingston
Topics: Success, Effectiveness
Hunger also changes the world – when eating can’t be a habit, than neither can seeing
—Maxine Hong Kingston
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