When you don’t have much, having less isn’t so bad.

- Lisa See

People say you need to be strong, smart, and lucky to survive hard times, war, a natural disaster, or physical torture. But I say emotional abuse—anx…

- Lisa See

Having a baby is painful in order to show how serious a thing life is.

- Lisa See

When I knew I couldn't suffer another moment of pain, and tears fell on my bloody bindings, my mother spoke softly into my ear, encouraging me to go …

- Lisa See

i would rather be married to broken jade than flawless clay

- Lisa See

Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.

- Lisa See

Obey, obey, obey, then do what you want.

- Lisa See

We're told that men are strong & brave, but I think women know how to endure, accept defeat & bear physical & mental agony much better than men.

- Lisa See

Let those who believe, believe. Let those who doubt, doubt.

- Lisa See