Finally, she mused that human existence is as brief as the life of autumn grass, so what was there to fear from taking chances with your life? Red Sorghum: A Novel of China (1986)
I sometimes think that there is a link between the decline in humanity and the increase in prosperity and comfort. Property and comfort are what people seek, but the costs to character are often terrifying. Red Sorghum: A Novel of China (1986)