The Graveyard Apartment Quotes

“When human beings are deprived of their normal freedom of movement, they need to latch onto any shred of hope. As long as there is some action to take or some solution to explore, even if those options ultimately come to naught, the mere illusion of possibility can keep people from tumbling into the abyss of despair.”
― Mariko Koike, The Graveyard Apartment

“Fear begets fear, and regret breeds more regret. Once you invite those emotions in, they will flourish in your damaged heart, like a kind of sickness, and you’ll start to feel perpetually dissatisfied with your situation, while your life force ebbs away and your mind becomes permanently warped. No regrets, no fear, no guilt, hard work, and a relentlessly positive attitude: That’s the recipe for a happy life.”
― Mariko Koike, The Graveyard Apartment

“As long as there is some action to take or some solution to explore, even if those options ultimately come to naught, the mere illusion of possibility can keep people from tumbling into the abyss of despair.”
― Mariko Koike, The Graveyard Apartment

“Don’t ever let yourself turn into one of those women of a certain age who are perpetually consumed by feelings of envy, and who do nothing but grumble and gripe about their ill-starred lot in life.”
― Mariko Koike, The Graveyard Apartment

“There are some hazards to a fantasy-driven approach to life, of course, but it can also be very entertaining—if you don’t mind the occasional nightmare!”
― Mariko Koike, The Graveyard Apartment