6 Quotes & Sayings By Wu Chengen

Wu Cheng'en (known in the West as "the Chinese Robinson Crusoe") was born in what is now Wu County, Shandong Province, China. He was known for his mastery of the feng shui (wind and water) arts, which were fundamental to the prosperity of his native land. Also an accomplished poet, he wrote The Dream of the Red Chamber, the Chinese novel most widely read by Chinese people.

Nothing in this world is difficult, but thinking makes it...
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Nothing in this world is difficult, but thinking makes it seem so. Where there is true will, there is always a way. Wu Chengen
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After Supper the Master dismissed all except Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha the Monk. He took them out with him and said, "Look at that wonderful moolight. It makes me long for the time when I can return home. Wu Chengen
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Hero is he alone who vies with powers supreme! Wu Chengen
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The earth is black in front of the cliff, and no orchids grow. Creepers crawl in the brown mud by the path. Where did the birds of yesterday fly? To what other mountain did the animals go? Leopards and pythons dislike this ruined spot; Cranes and snakes avoid the desolation. My criminal thoughts of those days past Brought on the disaster of today. Wu Chengen
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With passions stilled and one's nature firm, all destinies are in harmony; When the full moon of contemplation is reached you will be pure. Wu Chengen