Mom quote by Zhang Ziyi

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I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldnt just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my m
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"I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldn't just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my mom's voice that I came out of my hiding place"

- Zhang Ziyi

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This quote by Zhang Ziyi speaks to the power of household and the comfort of home. It recommends that when confronted with a tight spot, the speaker wanted to get away and give up. Nevertheless, they understood that they couldn't just abandon their responsibilities and leave school. It was just when they heard their mother's voice that they had the ability to discover the strength to come out of their hiding location. This recommends that the speaker found solace in their mother's presence which her voice was a tip of the safety and security of house. It also suggests that the speaker was able to find the courage to face their troubles and conquer them with the support of their family. This quote is a testimony to the power of household and the convenience of home.

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China Flag This quote is written / told by Zhang Ziyi somewhere between February 9, 1979 and today. She was a famous Actress from China, the quote is categorized under the topic Mom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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