What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

by Haruki Murakami

My whole body thrilled at the thought of how wonderful—and how difficult—it is to be able to sit at my desk, not worrying about time, and concentrate on writing.

The most important thing we ever learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school.

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

You have to wait until tomorrow to find out what tomorrow will bring.