Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

“There is a saying that the moon is a sister to the sun, and that the stars are their children.”

— Minli's mother often tells her stories about the Moon and stars.

“You can change your fortune, Minli, but only if you are brave enough to seize the chance.”

— Minli's father encourages her to seek her own destiny.

“Happiness is not something that happens to you. It's something you make happen.”

— The Old Man of the Moon shares wisdom with Minli.

“A good story can make a stone come alive.”

— Minli reflects on the power of storytelling.

“Your fortune is not a fixed thing, Minli. It is a path that you choose to walk.”

— The Old Man of the Moon explains the nature of fortune.

“Sometimes the things you are looking for are not the things you find.”

— Minli learns unexpected lessons on her journey.

“Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.”

— Minli experiences the impact of her own and others' kindness.

“The greatest treasures are not always gold and jewels.”

— Minli understands the true value of her experiences and relationships.

“To regret something is to carry a heavy burden.”

— A character advises against holding onto past regrets.

“It is better to have a short but happy life than a long and miserable one.”

— The Dragon shares his perspective on life's value.

“Sometimes the only way to find what you're looking for is to get lost.”

— Minli's journey often involves unexpected detours.

“Hope is like a kite. It needs a string to hold it, but it also needs wind to make it fly.”

— Minli's father shares a metaphor about hope.

“The world is full of stories, Minli, waiting to be heard and waiting to be told.”

— Minli's father emphasizes the abundance of narratives.

“A good story can make the smallest thing seem important.”

— Minli recognizes the magic in how stories elevate the ordinary.