Ba Jin’s patriotic quotes

Our motherland is not a paradise on earth, but every Chinese has the responsibility to build her into a paradise on earth.

I love my motherland and my people. Without it and them, I would not be able to survive, let alone write.

I love my motherland and my people. Without it and them, I cannot survive, let alone write.

The meaning of life lies in giving, not in receiving, nor in fighting for.

It is lovely that people are willing to give up their own lives in pursuit of light and heat. But a cold, lonely life is not as good as a vigorous death.

Everyone should abide by the laws of life, link personal destiny to the destiny of the nation, and put personal survival in the survival of the group.

The power that governs a warrior's actions is faith. He can endure all hardships and pains and achieve his chosen goals.

Friendship was like a bright light in my past life, illuminating my soul and giving my life a little brilliance.

In pursuit of light and heat, people are willing to give up their own lives. Life is lovely. But a cold, lonely life is not as good as a vigorous death.

Only an ignorant person will accept a work at random, because his mind is empty and can hold many things.