"What has marked Chinese society is its level of cruelty, not just revolutions and wars. We ought to reject it totally, otherwise in another upheaval there will be further cruelty"
- Jung Chang
About this Quote
This quote by Jung Chang speaks with the lengthy background of viciousness in Chinese culture. Chang is suggesting that the Chinese individuals must reject this viciousness, as it has been a part of their background for also lengthy. She is warning that if the Chinese individuals do not deny this ruthlessness, then it will certainly continue to belong of their culture and will certainly lead to additional upheaval and violence. Chang is suggesting that the Chinese individuals need to strive to create a culture that is more caring and also understanding, instead of one that is based on violence as well as viciousness. By declining the cruelty that has been a part of Chinese society for so long, the Chinese people can produce a much more tranquil and flourishing society.
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
