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Actually I ran away from school when I was 13. No one could find me, and the police were called. I was just hiding in a
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"Actually I ran away from school when I was 13. No one could find me, and the police were called. I was just hiding in a little thicket of grass at my school, and went to sleep"

- Zhang Ziyi

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This quote by Zhang Ziyi reveals a rebellious streak in her character. At the age of 13, she fled from school and concealed in a thicket of turf. Her actions caused alarm and the cops were called in to look for her. It is possible that she was feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of school and required a break from it. Her choice to escape could have been a way of revealing her disappointment and seeking a sense of freedom. It is likewise possible that she was feeling overlooked or misconstrued and wanted to be heard. Whatever the factor, her actions reveal that she was not afraid to take threats and stand up for herself.

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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 author also have 22 other quotes.

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