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Pavilion of Women
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"Pavilion of Women" Quotes

A wealthy Chinese woman seeks personal fulfillment and freedom in early 20th century China.

Quotes

You must not be afraid to work, and you must not be afraid to have courage. If you have those two things, you are indeed fortunate.

Pearl S. Buck

couragehard work

It is not to be made a queen that will make you happy. It is to be made a woman.

Pearl S. Buck

happinessidentity

What man desires is not only to be loved, but also to be told that he is loved.

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love

The measure of a man's love is the amount of sacrifice he is willing to make.

Pearl S. Buck

lovesacrifice

Sometimes I wonder if I shall ever find peace. I wonder if I shall ever be free of the thoughts of myself.

Pearl S. Buck

peaceself-reflection

The world changes, and so must I. I must find my place in this new world.

Pearl S. Buck

changeadaptation

I have learned that it is not the circumstances of life that are important, but the way we react to them.

Pearl S. Buck

perspectivelife lessons

I have found that it is not always the case that the man who loves the most causes the least pain.

Pearl S. Buck

lovepain

I may have been a fool, but I have never been a coward.

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couragefoolishness

The way to happiness is to forget oneself and think of others.

Pearl S. Buck

happinessselflessness