The Tale of Chun Hyang Quotes

“You and I have tied the nuptial knot that will never be broken. We will have many children, we will enjoy a quiet old age and we will die on the same day, at the same hour, in each other’s arms. We will love each other all our life." The”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“I do not see any difference between a woman who betrays her husband to marry another man and an official who serves another country’s king.”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“Can a lowly person not devote himself to his country and remain faithful to his love? Listen. When you talk about lowly women you seem to mean kisaeng. However, among them there have been some who were devoted to their country; who proved themselves virtuous. Ryong Son, from Hwanghae Province, killed herself on Tongson Mountain to avoid having to submit; a young kisaeng from Sochon was as well-bred as any married women. Kye Wol Hyang, from Pyongyang, sacrificed herself in killing a Japanese commander; Ron Gae, from Chinju, gave her life for her country. The name Hwa Wol is inscribed on the monument to the Three Faithful Women. Il Ji Hung, from Andong, in her lifetime saw a stele erected in her honour and was known to be faithful to her country and virtuous. Do not mock kisaeng..." The”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“Material goods, gold and fine clothes are of scant concern to her; she likes to lead her life as people in olden times instructed.”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“In olden days people said, ‘The father knows his son, the mother, her daughter.”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“Back in his study he realized that he loved the girl and that he should not yield to her mother’s reasoning. It was absurd to cite the difference in social position as a reason for refusing to allow two people who loved each other to marry.”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang

“Young lord, one marries only once in life and one does not do so lightly.”
― Shin Jae, The Tale of Chun Hyang