“We recognize the distinctness of Asian art when we turn to its traditi...” — F. Sionil Jose Quote

“We recognize the distinctness of Asian art when we turn to its traditional forms, recognize it as Japanese, Chinese and Indian, even Balinese or Thai.”

“When I wake up every morning, I thank God for the new day.”

“Christianity doesn't demand that we worship our ancestors. If we don't remember our ancestors, then, in all likelihood, we cannot also recall the distant past.”

“I'm not the standard Asian girl.”

“There was a stage when I was a little embarrassed about my Asian upbringing.”

“I would trade 20 white babies for an Asian baby. If I'm ever rich, I want a closet full of Asian babies. And I'll just pull them out whenever I'm feeling down, you know? All kinds. Korean ones. Chinese ones. Vietnamese - not so much. My dad was in the war, and I hold a grudge.”