Strange and mysterious things, though, aren't they - earthquakes? We take it for granted that the earth beneath our feet is solid and stationary. We even talk about people being 'down to earth' or having their feet firmly planted on the ground. But suddenly one day we see that it isn't true. The earth, the boulders, that are supposed to be solid, all of a sudden turn as mushy as liquid - From the short story "Thailand

There's an essential order you have to follow in everything. It's a way of showing respect, following everything in the correct order.

Spending plenty of time on something can be the most sophisticated form of revenge.

My shadow is only half of what it should be." "Everyone has their shortcomings.

Is this what it means to go back to square one? Most likely. He had nothing left to lose, other than his life.

I'm a writer. I don't support any war. That's my principle.

When I was little, I had this science book. There was a section on 'What would happen to the world if there was no friction?' Answer: 'Everything on earth would fly into space from the centrifugal force of revolution.' That was my mood.