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“Books have tremendous power.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“This world throws all kinds of obstacles at us; we are forced to endure so much that is absurd. Our best weapon for fighting all the pain and trouble in the world isn’t logic or violence. It’s humor.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“It’s all very well to read a book, but when you’ve finished, it’s time to set foot in the world.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“The reader who forgets to walk on his own two feet is like an old encyclopedia, his head stuffed with out-of-date information. Unless someone else opens it up, it’s nothing but a useless antique.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books can’t live your life for you.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“It’s not true that the more you read, the more you see of the world. No matter how much knowledge you cram into your head, unless you think with your own mind, walk with your own feet, the knowledge you acquire will never be anything more than empty and borrowed.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books have tremendous power. But take care. It’s the book that holds the power, not you.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Despite everything, do you still love books?”
The phrase “despite everything” held so much meaning. Rintaro took a moment to consider all its implications.
“I do,” he said firmly.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Helping people out may not be my forte, but when I hear that books need my help then I’m ready.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books and music are so similar, don’t you think? They bring wisdom, courage, and healing to our lives. Created by human beings as tools that bring comfort and inspiration to ourselves.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“But she recalled how somewhere in the midst of it her classmate’s warm hand had taken hers and pulled her back. How could that strong, reliable grip have belonged to this quiet, unassuming boy?”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“You heard me, right? I said it was dangerous.”
“I also heard you say that it would be different from everything till now . . . we might not be able to get home.”
“And you’re still prepared to come?”
“You’re in trouble. That’s enough for me,” Rintaro said.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“But time is merciless in its passing.
This was something that Rintaro understood all too well. No matter how sad, how painful, how nonsensical a thing might happen, time refused to stand still and wait for him.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Shutting yourself away in a bookshop is fine,” said the cat in its rich, deep voice. “What worried us more was that you’d retreated into your own shell.”
“My shell . . .”
“Please do come out of it.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Don’t give in to loneliness. You aren’t alone. You have many friends looking out for you.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“It’s okay, Natsuki.”
It was Sayo’s voice. He felt her strong presence by his side. Sayo had stepped up and had taken a firm grip of his left arm.
“You’re okay.”
“I don’t feel okay, though.”
“But you are.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“A book that sits on a shelf is nothing but a bundle of paper. Unless it is opened, a book possessing great power or an epic story is mere scraps of paper. But a book that has been cherished and loved, filled with human thoughts, has been endowed with a soul.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books have souls,” repeated the cat softly. “A cherished book will always have a soul. It will come to its reader’s aid in times of crisis.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“The twisted soul is strong—” The cat paused. “But you are stronger.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“But I do know that books have helped me many times. I’m the kind of person who tends to dwell on the past, and I give up way too easily, but somehow, I’ve made it this far because books keep me going.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Farewell, my brave friend.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“I think the power of books is that—that they teach us to care about others. It’s a power that gives people courage and also supports them in turn.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Human beings don’t live alone, and a book is a way to show them that.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books teach us how to care about others.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books are filled with human thoughts and feelings. People suffering, people who are sad or happy, laughing with joy. By reading their words and their stories, by experiencing them together, we learn about the hearts and minds of other people besides ourselves. Thanks to books, it’s possible to learn not only about the people around us every day, but people living in totally different worlds.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Books can give us knowledge, wisdom, values, a view of the world, and so much more. The joy of learning something you didn’t know before, and seeing things in a whole new way is exciting”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Problems remained, and he had yet to completely resolve any of them, but now all he had to do was follow the path he had chosen for himself.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“If you find it difficult, it’s because it contains something that is new to you. Every difficult book offers us a brand-new challenge.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Walk with courage the path you have chosen. Don’t be one of those bystanders who complains that nothing ever changes. Continue your journey.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“Even if you try to destroy a book, it doesn’t disappear that easily. Right now, in places all over the world, people have connections to books.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books