Kafka on the Shore

by Haruki Murakami

But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person who walked in.

“that chance encounters are what keep us going. In simple terms.”

You’re afraid of imagination. And even more afraid of dreams. Afraid of the responsibility that begins in dreams. But you have to sleep, and dreams are a part of sleep. When you’re awake you can suppress imagination. But you can’t suppress dreams.

no matter who or what you’re dealing with, people build up meaning between themselves and the things around them. The important thing is whether this comes about naturally or not. Being bright has nothing to do with it. What matters is that you see things with your own eyes.”