First time Quote by Shan Sa
““I am like them-I want life. I want to go back to Manchuria, to find my house and my go table. I will return to the Square of a Thousand Winds and wait for my Stranger. I know he will come ... one afternoon ... as he did that first time.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Swords, 2009
A yearning for return to a beloved homeland and a hopeful anticipation of a mysterious lover’s arrival.
In simple terms: Longing for home and a promised lover.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope while awaiting reunion.
Themes
longing
home
love
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- exile
- pilgrimage
- spiritual searching
- creative writing
Key Concepts
nostalgia
destiny
spiritual quest
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the Stranger” symbolize?
- How does longing shape identity?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize loss and delay.
![“Inside its crumbling walls the house is riddled with bullet holes, and in its garden only the crimson dahlias still hold their heads high. Jing is lying on a chaise longue [sic] playing with his bird. 'I thought you were in prison.' He looks up, his eyes filled with hate and desire. 'You are my…” quote by Shan Sa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/042/shan-sa-13713_prison_inside-its-crumbling-walls-the-house-is_13990.jpg)
