Qing Dynasty Quotes

“The forest was almost thunderous in its myriad sounds.”
― Isham Cook, The Tao of Poison

“Wherever she was, familiar territory or not, the mountains were her home, and the trees her friends.”
― Isham Cook, The Tao of Poison

“As the clear sun, the soft breeze, and the bright moon complement each other, so do the five spirits of intelligence, intention, temperament, energy, and soul.”
― Isham Cook, The Tao of Poison

“The poor were born survivors, but their equity was bound to the land—dwelling, farm, animals.”
― Isham Cook, The Tao of Poison

“In 1957, the then-emperor, Qianlong, who ruled China for sixty years (1736-95) and is often referred to as 'Qianlong the Magnificent' for his achievements, closed the door of the country, leaving only one port open for trade, Canton.”
― Jung Chang, Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China

“Hua Tingwen
Qing dynasty. Tingwen's favorite novel was Dream of the Red Chamber, and her personal scent was inspired by Lin Daiyu.
Heart note // Increases attractiveness to others
Base note // Osmanthus”
― L.C. Chu, The Library of Flowers

“Hua Yitong
Qing dynasty. Yitong’s moli was in high demand after the Second Opium War.
Heart note // Reject numbness of heart
Base note // Jasmine”
― L.C. Chu, The Library of Flowers