One does not live half a life in Asia without return. When it would be I did not know, nor even where it would be, or to what cause. In our changing world nothing changes more than geography. The friendly country of China, the home of my childhood and youth, is for the time being forbidden country. I refuse to call it enemy country. The people in my memory are too kind and the land too beautiful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asia leaves a lasting mark on travelers, and the author refuses to see China as an enemy despite political changes.
- In plain terms
- Asia changes you forever, and the author still loves China.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal bonds transcend political geography.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can love override politics?
- How does place shape identity?
Another view
Political conflicts sometimes outweigh personal feelings.
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