I'm in no position to hand down any advice," he said, "but there's a rule I follow when I don't know what to do." "A rule?" "If you have to choose between something that has form and something that doesn't, go for the one without form. That's my rule. Whenever I run into a wall I follow that rule, and it always works out. Even if it's hard going at the time.
Haruki MurakamiI just wanted to write something about running, but I realized that to write about my running is to write about my writing. It's a parallel thing in me.
Haruki MurakamiThat's good. I was worried. Of course, I do have a few things wrong with me, but those are strictly problems I keep inside. I'd hate to think they were obvious to anybody else. Especially at the swimming pool in the summer.
Haruki MurakamiWhen I wake up, my pillowโs cold and damp with tears. But tears for what? I have no idea.
Haruki MurakamiOkay, letโs put it this way. I would like to sleep with you. But itโs alright if I donโt sleep with you. What Iโm saying is Iโd like to be as fair as possible. I donโt want to force anything on anybody, any more than Iโd want anything forced on me. Itโs enough that I feel your presence or see your commas swirling around me.
Haruki Murakami