Qiu Jin Quotes

Don't tell me women are not the stuff of heroes.

Ma Yu, known by his Taoist name Scarlet Sun, was considered his first and best disciple. Then came Eternal Truth Tan Chuduan, Eternal Life Liu Chuxuan, Eternal Spring Qiu Chuji, Jade Sun Wang Chuyi, Infinite Peace Hao Datong, and finally the Sage of Tranquility, Sun Bu’er, who had been married to Ma

I often ask myself: Do I have the courage to let "tragedy" happen again? Qing Jin once said that life is full of rupture and that it is what it is. But does it really have to be this way? Everyone I've ever loved has treated me poorly. And when I was younger I treated others poorly too. Why? Why do people have to act so mean and stupid toward the ones they love? Can't we be a little more introspective and reach a level of self-awareness to stop hurting the ones we love? It must be possible. Mutual meanness and stupidity cause human tragedy and rupture to keep recurring.

The fisherman spoke in Cantonese and again Qiu Jin translated. “He says war makes good men do bad things. So, we must do good when we can.

My father says teaching is a great act of hope,” Qiu Jin said. “An old Chinese proverb says, ‘If you plan for one year, sow rice. If you plan for a decade, plant trees. But if you plan for a lifetime, educate people.

My brother,” she said. “You mean ‘son,’” Sam said. “The correct English word is ‘son.’” Qiu Jin fell silent. She took a deep breath. Then she said, “My brother and my son.” The air thickened into a profound silence. Again, Sam couldn’t find the words to speak. What could he possibly say after such a horrific story? “Chen does not know,” Qiu Jin said. “Only Father and I know what we were forced to do. And now you.” “That’s why you’re here, helping me, because of what happened in Nanjing. All you’ve been through. All your family has been through.” “That is why,” Qiu Jin said. “We never fully heal from such deep wounds, but the deeper the wound, the further the light can enter our bodies and our souls.” She managed a faint smile, then added, “I have much light inside.