--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Can a lowly person not devote himself to…" description: "\"“Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and remain faithful to his love? Listen. When you talk about lowly women you seem to mean kisaeng..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb2/shin-jae-52472_love_can-a-lowly-person-not-devote-himself-to_3092759.jpg" --- # Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and… ![“Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and remain faithful to his love? Listen. When you talk about lowly women you seem to mean kisaeng. However, among them there have been some who were devoted to their country; who proved themselves virtuous. Ryong Son, from Hwanghae Province…” quote by Shin Jae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb2/shin-jae-52472_love_can-a-lowly-person-not-devote-himself-to_3092759.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb2/shin-jae-52472_love_can-a-lowly-person-not-devote-himself-to_3092759.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb2/shin-jae-52472_love_can-a-lowly-person-not-devote-himself-to_3092759.jpg) > ““Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and remain faithful to his love? Listen. When you talk about lowly women you seem to mean kisaeng. However, among them there have been some who were devoted to their country; who proved themselves virtuous. Ryong Son, from Hwanghae Province, killed herself on Tongson Mountain to avoid having to submit; a young kisaeng from Sochon was as well-bred as any married women. Kye Wol Hyang, from Pyongyang, sacrificed herself in killing a Japanese commander; Ron Gae, from Chinju, gave her life for her country. The name Hwa Wol is inscribed on the monument to the Three Faithful Women. Il Ji Hung, from Andong, in her lifetime saw a stele erected in her honour and was known to be faithful to her country and virtuous. Do not mock kisaeng..." The”” [Shin Jae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shin-jae/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage honors women who sacrificed themselves for country and virtue, urging respect for their loyalty. **In simple terms:** Respect women who die for nation and virtue. Key Takeaway Honor selfless devotion to country. Themes sacrifice loyalty gender nationalism virtue Mood reverent reflective Type historical cultural When to use this quote - educational curricula - memorial ceremonies - gender studies - national narratives Key Concepts historical memory cultural values female agency Questions to Reflect On - What drives women to such sacrifices? - How can societies honor them without glorifying death? 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