“But I believe we have even more to gain than a husband’s admiration, and that is compassion. We may not care for concubines, but it’s important to remember that each one came from the womb of a woman. Every girl – no matter how small-minded or unfortunate – had a mother who nursed and cared for her.”

“But I believe we have even more to gain than a husband’s admiration, and that is compassion. We may not care for concubines, but it’s important to remember that each one came from the womb of a woman. Every girl – no matter how small-minded or unfortunate – had a mother who nursed and cared for her.”

— Lisa See