I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it's a form of mesmerism. I mesmerize myself to reach a deeper state of mind.
Haruki MurakamiDon't tell me anymore. You should have your dream, as the old woman told you to. I understand how you feel, but if you put those feelings into words they will turn into lies. (from Thailand)
Haruki MurakamiNot to excuse myself, but when you have people right in front of you denying your very presence like that, then see if you don't doubt whether you actually exist. I look at my hands half expecting to see clear through them.
Haruki MurakamiWas it Aristotle who said the human soul is composed of reason, will, and desire?โ โNo, that was Plato. Aristotle and Plato were as different as Mel Tormรฉ and Bing Crosby. In any case, things were a lot simpler in the old days,โ Komatsu said. โWouldnโt it be fun to imagine reason, will, and desire engaged in a fierce debate around a table?
Haruki Murakami