Asks Quote by Mao Zedong
“The Gods on the death of his wife Yang Kai-hui I lost my proud poplar and you your willow As poplar and willow they soar straight up into the ninth heaven and ask the prisoner of the moon, Wu Kang' what is there. He offers them wine from the cassia tree. The lonely lady on the moon, Chang 0, spreads her vast sleeves and dances for these good souls in the unending sky. Down on earth a sudden report of the tiger's defeat. Tears fly down from a great upturned bowl of rain.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verse, 1960s (attributed)
Uses mythic imagery of celestial beings and earthly defeat to reflect on loss, resilience, and the cyclical nature of conflict.
In simple terms: Poetic reflection on loss and perseverance through myth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace resilience amid loss.
Themes
mythology
loss
resilience
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal mourning
- political commentary
- cultural storytelling
Key Concepts
symbolism
spiritual allegory
cultural narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the moon’s lady symbolize in your life?
- How does myth help process grief?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary; cultural specificity limits universal clarity.
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