Judging the mistakes of strangers is an easy thing to do - and it feels pretty good.

How about Proust's In Search of Lost Time?" Tamaru asked. "If you've never read it this would be a good opportunity to read the whole thing." "Have you read it?" "No, I haven't been in jail, or had to hide out for a long time. Someone once said unless you have those kinds of opportunities, you can't read the whole of Proust.

If you want everything to be nice and straight all the time, then go live in a world made with a triungular ruler.

It feels good to think about you when I'm warm in bed. I feel as if you're curled up there beside me, fast asleep. And I think how great it would be if it were true.

Everything just blows me away.

Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that's the essence of running, and a metaphor for life

Don'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)