“父親從鯽魚的嘴裡拔出釣鉤，將鯽魚丟進桶裡。好大的一條鯽魚。 「你看，魚從水裡撈出來以後，就不再翻騰了吧？」 「有不是這樣的魚吧？」 父親又把釣竿甩進江裡，一尾鯽魚在乾水桶裡掙扎著。 「沒有，魚如果沒有水，魚鰓就會不停開闔，翻騰一陣子之後死掉。我在蓋水庫的時候，有時要竪起棟梁，將好水抽進隧道裡，唯有這樣，才能澆灌水泥。來不及逃走的魚都會死在水底，其他一起作業的同事高興極了，紛紛抓魚回去煮湯。即便如此，數量之多也吃不完，最後就腐爛了。因為腐爛，泛出了臭味，真是噁心啊！吃下去的東西好像都要吐出來了。我想說的就是，你不要成為一條魚，要成為青蛙，在水裡能游泳，出來以後也能跳躍⋯⋯聽懂了嗎？」”
Quote by Young-Ha Kim
Work
Your Republic Is Calling You
This novel delves into the complexities of individual responsibility within the context of a republic, examining the intersection of personal beliefs and the collective good. more
Author
Young-Ha Kim
Young-Ha Kim is a renowned South Korean author born on November 11, 1968, in Seoul. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into modern society. more
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