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“It was not my intention to collapse; no, I would die standing.”
― Knut Hamsun, Hunger

“I can bear any pain as long as it has meaning.”
― Haruki Murakami, 1Q84

“For a long time, she held a special place in my heart. I kept this special place just for her, like a "Reserved" sign on a quiet corner table in a restaurant. Despite the fact that I was sure I'd never see her again.”
― Haruki Murakami, South of the Border, West of the Sun

“I felt pleasantly empty, untouched by everything around me and happy to be unseen by all.”
― Knut Hamsun, Hunger