“Inevitably, the older a woman became, the less she attracted people’s eyes; now that she could go virtually unseen, it was her turn to observe others. This was the law of a woman’s life.” — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“English is becoming a universal language such as humans have never had before.” — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“But for someone like me, who moved into an entirely different world when still quite young, it’s as if a deep gap divides my… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“Inevitably, the older a woman became, the less she attracted people’s eyes; now that she could go virtually unseen, it was her turn to… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“In the history of humanity, there have been many languages, including French, that have served as universal languages: Latin, Chinese, Arabic, and more. Yet… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“In years past, a person died, and eventually all those with memories of him or her also died, bringing about the complete erasure of… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“Finally, I would like to point out that now in the age of English, choosing a language policy is not the exclusive concern of… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“I myself am a supporter of multilingualism, but multilingualism without a true understanding of universal language will only make us blind and ultimately ineffectual… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“There is nothing intrinsic in the English language that made it attain such prominence. It is far from easy to learn. (A recent study… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
“Moreover, people invariably take a greater interest in the suffering of others than in their well-being. Hence writers must constantly fight against the most… — Minae Mizumura Copy Share Image
