Bai Jin's home and (home)

Author: Tian Fu (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Dedicated to the beloved people's writer Ba Jin. As early as 1940, literary critic Wang Renshu (Ba Ren) said, "Regardless of anything else, Ba Jin is a great presence on China's literary scene." For many years, people have been continuously reading, discussing, and pursuing the stories of Ba Jin.
I have honestly walked through my life, sometimes moving forward, sometimes retreating, sometimes walking fast, sometimes slow. Whether in life or in writing, I have always treated myself seriously. I have deceived myself and, as a result, loved the consequences. I have never trifled with life or beautified it. I think, I explore, I pursue. In the end, I have come to understand that the meaning of life lies in dedication, not in enjoyment. We live precisely to add a touch of brilliance to the society we inhabit. This is something we can achieve because each of us has far more love, compassion, energy, and time than is needed to sustain our individual existence. When we spend them on others, our lives will flourish; otherwise, we will wither away and die. – Ba Jin