15+ Quotes By Haruki Murakami For A New Approach To Life

Haruki Murakami, a renowned Japanese author, blends surrealism with deep emotional exploration in his novels. His books, such as Norwegian Wood and Kafka on the Shore, offer profound insights into life, love, and human nature. His quotes often provide unique perspectives, making readers reflect on life's mysteries. We’ve compiled a list of 15+ quotes by Haruki Murakami to read for a new approach to life. Keep reading to learn more.

Haruki Murakami Quotes In English

Here is a list of quotes by Haruki Murakami in English:

• “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” — What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
• “Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “Nobody likes being alone. I just hate to be disappointed.” — Norwegian Wood
• “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” — Norwegian Wood
• “Listen to the silence. It has so much to say.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, but you’ll survive it.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “Life is not like water. Things in life don't necessarily flow over the shortest possible route.” — 1Q84
• “I dream. Sometimes I think that’s the only right thing to do.” — Sputnik Sweetheart
• “What happens when people open their hearts? They get better.” — Norwegian Wood
• “In everybody’s life, there’s a point of no return. And in very few cases, a point where you can go forward without looking back.” — Kafka on the Shore

Motivating Haruki Murakami Quotes

Here is a list of motivating quotes by Haruki Murakami:

• “No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself.” — After the Quake
• “It’s not the world that’s narrowed, but your mind.” — South of the Border, West of the Sun
• “Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “If you're in pitch dark, you can't see a thing, so you don't worry. But when there's even a hint of light, it gets painful.” — 1Q84
• “Life is like a box of cookies. Some are sweet, some are salty, and some are just plain stale. But you have to eat them all anyway.” — Dance Dance Dance
• “You have to wait until tomorrow to find out what tomorrow will bring.” — Norwegian Wood
• “A person learns how to love himself through the simple acts of loving and being loved by someone else.” — Norwegian Wood
• “Chance encounters are what keep us going.” — Sputnik Sweetheart
• “Closing your eyes isn’t going to change anything. Nothing’s going to disappear just because you can’t see what’s going on.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “I can bear any pain as long as it has meaning.” — 1Q84

Inspirational Haruki Murakami Quotes

Here is a list of inspirational quotes by Haruki Murakami:

• “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Only arseholes do that.” — Norwegian Wood
• “If you remember me, then I don’t care if everyone else forgets.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “Whatever the mind can think up, the mind can also believe.” — 1Q84
• “A certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “It's like Tolstoy said. Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness a story.” — Kafka on the Shore
• “The more you let yourself go, the less others let you go.” — Norwegian Wood
• “Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.” — Norwegian Wood
• “In the end, people always separate for the same reason: because it’s easier that way.” — Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World
• “People leave traces of themselves where they feel most comfortable, most worthwhile.” — Kafka on the Shore

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