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“The soul, you see, is a shy and retiring thing. It lurks in dark places and dislikes sunlight. And so, if you do not keep the skylight open at all times, the soul will rot. It easily decays, like a fresh sea urchin.”

Japanese Literature Yukio Mishima Japanese Fiction Classic Fiction The Frolic Of The Beasts

Book:The Frolic of the Beasts

Source: The Frolic of the Beasts

“First of all, there was a miserable, despairing woman. Then there was a self-indulgent, heartless husband. And last, a hot-blooded, sympathetic young man. And with that the scenario was complete.”

Japanese Literature Yukio Mishima Japanese Fiction Classic Japanese Literature

Book:The Frolic of the Beasts

Source: The Frolic of the Beasts

“What was Kenzo's reaction to all this criticism? His approach was to stay completely silent. He made no move whatsoever to respond to any of it. And, of course, water eventually wins over fire. One by one, the opponents ran out of heat, their voices faded, their steps faltered and finally, with a wry smile and a shoulder shrug, they were forced to admit defeat.”

Fiction Asian Literature Japanese Fiction

Book:The Honjin Murders

Source: The Honjin Murders

“But the forecasters and media types were clever - they never used vague words like "maybe." No, they stuck with convenient terms for which no one could be held accountable, like "probability of precipitation.”

Quotes Fiction Media News Quote Haruki Murakami Japanese Fiction Killing Commendatore

Book:Killing Commendatore

Source: Killing Commendatore

“It seems to me that reality itself has a screw loose somewhere. That's why I try to keep at least myself in line as much as possible.”

Reality Quotes Fiction Quote Surreal Haruki Murakami Japanese Fiction Killing Commendatore

Book:Killing Commendatore

Source: Killing Commendatore