Patriotism is just an idea, so is capitalism or communism. But ideas can make men forget their own interests. And the guys in charge will exploit men who believe in ideas too much.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee
Patriotism is just an idea, so is capitalism or communism. But ideas can make men forget their own interests. And the guys in charge will exploit men who believe in ideas too much.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee
The world judges girls harshly for improprieties - and even accidents. It's wrong, but it is the way this sinful world works,.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee
Learn everything. Fill your mind with knowledge - it's the only kind of power no one can take away from you.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee
To live without forgiveness was a kind of death with breathing and movement.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee
It's a filthy world. No one is clean. Living makes you dirty.
- from Pachinko book by Min Jin Lee