Kevin Kwan > Quotes

“Doing nothing can sometimes be the most effective form of action.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Remember, every treasure comes with a price.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Eleanor had a long-held theory about men. She truly believed that for most men, all that talk of “being in love” or “finding the right one” was absolute nonsense. Marriage was purely a matter of timing, and whenever a man was finally done sowing his wild oats and ready to settle down, whichever girl happened to be there at the time would be the right one.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Just because some people actually work for their money doesn’t mean they are beneath you.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Perfection comes at a sacrifice,”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Aiyoooooh, finish everything on your plate, girls! Don’t you know there are children starving in America?”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“People are messy. Life gets messy. Things are not always going to work out perfectly just because you want them to.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“I hate to point out the obvious, but here's this tiny bird that's been trying to get through a huge bulletproof glass wall. A totally impossible situation. You tell me it's been here every day pecking away persistently for ten minutes. Well, today the glass wall came down.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Doing nothing can sometimes be the most effective form of action. If you do nothing, you'll be sending a clear message: that you're stronger than they think you are. Not to mention a lot classier. Think about it.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Pinch me, please. Is any of this real?" Rachel whispered as she looked into Nick's eyes.

"This place is very real. You're the dream," Nick answered as he kissed her deeply.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“God is in the details.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“we were buying things we actually loved, not things to show off,”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“I know the average outfit in your wardrobe costs more than a semester of tuition at Princeton, but it makes you look like a community college during summertime: NO CLASS.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves.”
― Kevin Kwan, Rich People Problems

“The quality of the stone isn’t perfect, but when I wore it, it always reminded me of how life can surprise you. Sometimes, the thing that at first appears flawed can end up being the most perfect thing in the world for you.”
― Kevin Kwan, Rich People Problems

“What do you mean, 'boundaries?' You came out of my vagina. What kind of boundaries do we have?”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“Scientists talk about how we inherit health issues from our parents through our genes, but we also inherit this entire lineage of fear and pain—generations of it.”
― Kevin Kwan, Rich People Problems

“about a man whose greatness had nothing to do with wealth or power.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Twenty Ways You Can Tell You Have Asian Parents.” Number one on the list: Your parents never, ever call you “just to say hello.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“You love your children so much, you do everything to try to protect them, and they don’t even appreciate it.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“I don’t understand. How can a credit card ever be rejected? It’s not like it’s a kidney!” Colette laughed.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“Everyone claims to be a billionaire these days. But you’re not really a billionaire until you spend your billions. —OVERHEARD AT THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“Beauty fades, but wit will keep you on the invitation lists to all the most exclusive parties.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“The larger the diamonds, the older the wife, the more the mistress.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“There's something really cathartic about that, about owning up to your truth.”
― Kevin Kwan

“Behind every fortune lies a great crime. —HONORÉ DE BALZAC”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend

“When we align with the truth of who we are, all things are possible.”
― Kevin Kwan, Sex and Vanity

“She wasn’t a rebel, because to call her one would imply that she was breaking the rules”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“That’s what I want for my kids. I want them to love their family, but to feel a deeper sense of pride in who they are as individuals, Nick, not in how much money they have, what their last name is, or how many generations they go back to whatever dynasty. I’m sorry, but I’ve had enough. I’ve had enough of being around all these crazy rich Asians, all these people whose lives revolve around making money, spending money, flaunting money, comparing money, hiding money, controlling others with money, and ruining their lives over money.”
― Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians

“Behind every fortune lies a great crime.”
― Kevin Kwan, China Rich Girlfriend