Chinese history and literature are full of such widows who endured all kinds of hardships and persecutions,but who lived for the day when their sons should do well and prosper,and perhaps even become prominent citizens....

• 中国历史上和文学上充满着这种寡妇，她们忍受着一切的艰苦和虐待，生活下去，一直到她们看见儿子飞黄腾达，出人头地，也许甚至成为名人。蒋介石可说是最新的例证，他小时和他的守寡的母亲受着邻人虐待。这位寡妇一天对她的儿子寄着希望，便也一天不气馁。