“ This struggle has wearied me. Please, let the curtain fall—and my eyelids with it. ”

“ To maintain a graceful posture, be like a bird. Chin up, chest out, but not too much. Stay balanced and straighten your legs. You see, the books I used to carry on my head are long gone, but their weight is still with me. ”

“ What do you think of vessels? Does the word mean bowls, plates, bottles, or vases? Is it really the vessel that matters, or the wines and delicacies inside? ”

“ The future? ...Does it matter? ”