Xu Zhimo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Xu Zhimo.

Xu Zhimo (1897-1931) was a renowned Chinese poet associated with the literary movement of modernism. Born in Haining, Zhejiang, China, he studied at Peking University and later traveled to the United States and the United Kingdom for further education. Xu is best known for his lyrical and romantic poetry, often exploring themes of love, cosmopolitanism, and individualism. His notable works include "On Leaving Cambridge Again" and "Say Farewell to Cambridge Again." Xu Zhimo's poetry left a lasting impact on Chinese literature, and he is considered one of the most influential poets of the early 20th century.

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some

Nothingever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the onset; and knowing that such as these would be blind anyway, he thought it quite as well that they should wrinkle up their eyes in grins, as have a malady in the less attractive forms.

Charles Dickens

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