Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Cao Yu

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Chinese playwright Cao Yu.

Last updated on April 17, 2025.

Cao Yu was a Chinese playwright, often regarded as one of China's most important of the 20th century. His best-known works are Thunderstorm (1933), Sunrise (1936) and Peking Man (1940). It is largely through the efforts of Cao Yu that the modern Chinese "spoken theatre" took root in 20th century Chinese literature.

Chinese - Playwright | September 24, 1910 - December 13, 1996

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For a writer, life is always too short to write. I will just try my best during what remains of my life.

Cao Yu

As society diversifies, the number of people who read literature is decreasing. It will be difficult for readers to digest my ideas through literature.

Cao Yu

For a writer, published works are like fallen flowers, but the expected new work is like a calyx waiting to blossom.

Cao Yu

Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Cao Yu

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