Quotes by

Zhang Ziyi

From beginning to end I worried that Ang Lee wouldnt be satisfied with my work. So I worked as hard as I could to earn his trust, because you only get a chance like this once. – Zhang Ziyi

Theyre not willing to admit that Ive also shed blood and tears and often paid dearly for my success. This makes me feel extremely sad. – Zhang Ziyi

I wanted to escape so badly. But of course I knew I couldnt just give up and leave school. It was only when I heard my moms voice that I came out of my hiding place. – Zhang Ziyi

When two people first meet, they can only have a very ordinary kind of friendship. But when you begin to understand each other, when you get close to them, you discover that youre suddenly eager to know him or her even better. – Zhang Ziyi

Men are different. When they are in love they may also have other girlfriends. – Zhang Ziyi

The atmosphere at my school was very competitive. Young girls were competing with each other every day for status, for leadership, for the affection of the teachers. I hated it. – Zhang Ziyi