“If I were really in love, I don’t think I could have said that. I probably would have tried to toy with his feelings a bit more, or maybe I would have had trouble finding the words. But all I felt then was a desire to help. And while I didn’t yet know the reason, it frightened me much more to think of him getting hurt than it did to think of someone else getting hurt.”
Banana Yoshimoto is a Japanese writer celebrated for her minimalist and introspective style. Born on July 24, 1964, she gained prominence in the 1990s with her novel 'Kitchen'. Yoshimoto's works often delve into themes of loneliness, youth, and the complexities of human relationships. more
“How beautiful it could be if we woke up every morning with a burning desire to help others.”
“We are not here to conquer the wild. We are here to remember we are part of it.”
“The ideal world; equitable, sustainable, resilient.”
“So I started writing my prayers down instead a saying em. But no one called me smart since.”
“To quiet the storms in your life, say a word of prayer.”