“People often think of America as a classless society, but, of course, ...” — Min Jin Lee Quote

“People often think of America as a classless society, but, of course, that isn't true. Within immigrant communities, there's an enormous distinction of class, depending on who your parents are, and that kind of thing comes out really quick in things like marriage and interpersonal relationships.”

“I think that the shame of being different is very painful for a lot of people.”

“Education is a beautiful, liberating thing, but I think that tying in education and status, and the need to do well at every cost, is toxic.”

“We're so willing to dehumanize entire populations in order for us to conveniently go along with our lives. We know exactly one North Korean, for example. The rest of them, we don't know - but it makes it very easy to bomb North Korea if we pretend they're all one person. Literature makes it harder to dehumanize people in this way.”

“We're always observing, and we're cautious people. We really want attention, but at the same time, we're ashamed of wanting attention. All those bizarre qualities of being outside are necessary for being a writer.”

“It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.”

“My husband and I are best of friends first and foremost. We fight like cats and dogs, but never stay mad for long. I was lucky to find him, he is in every way, my soulmate.”

“Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.”

“The biggest surprise about our marriage is that Erin was out there.”

“The dog lasted. The marriage didn't. So it shows which relationship was meant to be.”

“Marriage is an attempt to solve problems together which you didn't even have when you were on your own.”