Donโt you see? You and he might never cross paths again. Of course, a chance meeting could occur, and I hope it happens. I really do, for your sake. But realistically speaking, you have to see thereโs a huge possibility youโll never be able to meet him again. And even if you do meet, he might already be married to somebody else. He might have two kids. Isnโt that so? And in that case, you may have to live the rest of your life alone, never being joined with the one person you love in all the world. Donโt you find that scary?
Haruki MurakamiJudging the mistakes of strangers is an easy thing to do - and it feels pretty good.
Haruki MurakamiWhenever I meet people for the first time, I get them to talk for ten minutes. Then I size them up from the exact opposite perspective of all theyโve told me. Do you think thatโs crazy? โNo,โ I said, shaking my head, โIโd guess your method works quite well.
Haruki MurakamiNo matter how honestly you open up to someone, there are still things you cannot reveal.
Haruki Murakami