The Republic of Wine Quotes

“A writer should always bravely face life, risking death and mutilation in order to dethrone an emperor.”
― Mo Yan, The Republic of Wine

“You incompetent moron, can't you even handle a run-of-the-mill truck driver? If the forty thieves ever showed up, they'd probably trick you out of your balls.”
― Mo Yan, The Republic of Wine

“Am I drunk?" he asked Crewcut.
"You're not drunk, Boss," Crewcut replied. "How could a superior individual like you be drunk? People around here who get drunk are the dregs of society, illiterates, uncouth people. Highbrow folks, those of the 'spring snow,' cannot get drunk. You're a highbrow, therefore you cannot be drunk.”
― Mo Yan, The Republic of Wine