2,618 Quotes by Haruki Murakami

You can hide memories, but you can’t erase the history that produced them.

There’s a special feeling you get on a veranda that you just can’t get anywhere else.

Some people are polite, and some are quick. Each one’s a good quality to have, but most of the time quickness trumps politeness.

I am a flawed human being – a far more flawed human being than you realize.

Writing talent is similar to the art of chatting up a girl. You can improve to a certain degree through practice, but basically you are either born with it or you aren’t.

For a long time, she held a special place in my heart. I kept this special place just for her, like a “Reserved” sign on a quiet corner table in a restaurant. Despite the fact that I was sure I’d never see her again.

All imperfections are forced upon the imperfect, so the ‘perfect’ can live content and oblivious.

Say it before you run out of time. Say it before it’s too late. Say what you’re feeling. Waiting is a mistake.

Death is not the opposite of life but an innate part of it. By living our lives, we nurture death.