Quote by Chiung Yao: “Memories are like anchors; they hold us to the past, sometimes painfully.”

This quote uses a metaphor to describe how memories keep us tethered to past experiences, good or bad. It implies that while memories are an indelible part of us, they can also prevent us from moving forward, especially when those recollections are painful.

As her career progressed, Chiung Yao continued to write stories often grappling with the enduring impact of past loves and losses, a common human experience she explored through her characters' recollections and regrets.

Taiwanese novelist and screenwriter born Chen Che, one of the most commercially successful romance writers in Chinese literary history. Her novels, including Outside the Window, have sold over 50 million copies and been adapted into numerous films and television dramas. She is a defining figure of popular Taiwanese fiction.