Chao Meng-fu

Chao Meng-fu (1254-1322) was a Chinese painter. He was president of the Han-lin Academy, a Chinese body of scholars. He is noted for scholarship and calligraphy. His wife, the Lady Kwan (Guan), was also a distinguished painter.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Each person lives his life in this world according to his own times;

Whether to come forth and serve, or to retire in withdrawal, is not a decision.

Abu Hasan al-Shadhili