Hiromi Kawakami Quotes

#1. I felt a sudden rush of warmth in my body, and felt the tears well up once again. But I didn't cry. It's always better to drink than to cry.

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#2. Physical intimacy is essential. No matter how old are you, it's extremely important.

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#3. Physical pain inspires the worst kind of helplessness.

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#4. If the love is true, then treat it the same way you would plant - feed it, protect it from the elements - you must do absolutely everything you can. But if it isn't true, then it's best to just let it wither on the vine.

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#5. I rode the bus alone, I walked around the city alone, I did my shopping alone, and I drank alone.

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#6. Forcing myself to make conversation felt like standing on a cliff, peering over the edge, about to tumble down headfirst.

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#7. Everyone causes trouble for someone at some point in their lives.

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#8. being in love makes people uncertain.

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#9. even a cracked pot has a lid that fits.

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#10. A person can learn all manner of things, no matter where he finds himself, provided his spirit is determined.

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