I wanted my children to have the best combination: American circumstances and Chinese character. How could I… — Amy Tan

Only two kind of daughters. Those who are obedient and those who follow their own mind! Only one kind of daughter can live in this house. Obedient daughter!

Even though I was young, I could see the pain of the flesh and the worth of the pain.

I was no longer scared. I could see what was inside me.