Cao Xueqin
Cao Xueqin was an 18th-century Chinese writer, best known for his classic novel "Dream of the Red Chamber," considered one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. Born into a prominent family in Nanjing, Cao's personal experiences during the Qing Dynasty's decline heavily influenced his work. Despite facing adversity, including family downfall, he crafted a masterpiece that offers deep insights into Chinese society, culture, and the fragility of human relationships.
Book summaries for books written by Cao Xueqin
Quotes
One would rather be a dog in peace than a man in turmoil.
The world is a chessboard, and all the people are the pieces.
To be able to bear provocation is an extension of one's patience.
The cause of all the trouble was that people refused to listen to reason.
People who are truly of the same class are very few and very far between.
The unchanging principle underlying the changes of the world is that of the balance of the universe.
Only when one has suffered can one understand the suffering of others.
It is not that I'm not happy, but that my happiness is different from others'
The world is a sea of bitterness, but there is also the warmth of love.
The only way to escape the world's troubles is to stay away from them.
When a person loses his own heart, he no longer lives.
The universe is unpredictable, and we can only do our best.