“Master Li, how are we going to murder a man who laughs at axes?" I asked. We are going to experiment ,… — Barry Hughart Alchemy Copy Share Image
A fool will study for twenty or thirty years and learn how to do something, but a wise man will study for… — Barry Hughart Ability Copy Share Image
“Alas, great is my sorrow. Your name is Ah Chen, and when you were born I was not truly pleased. I am… — Barry Hughart Hands together Copy Share Image
“I shall clasp my hands together and bow to the corners of the world.” — Barry Hughart Hands together Copy Share Image
The emotional health of a village depended upon having a man whom everyone loved to hate, and Heaven had blessed us with… — Barry Hughart Blessed Copy Share Image
Don't be ashamed of reliving your childhood, Ox, because all of us must do it now and then to maintain our sanity. — Barry Hughart Ashamed Copy Share Image
Our senses are woefully limited. Our brains are but tiny candles flickering in an infinity of darkness. Our only wisdom is to… — Barry Hughart Brain Copy Share Image
