Haruki Murakami Quotes

It seems to me, though, that you always understand very well what I can't say very well. Trouble is I end up being even worse at saying things well.

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• It seems to me, though, that you always understand very well what I can't say very well. Trouble is I end up being even worse at saying things well.

  

  Haruki Murakami
  • Understand
  • Trouble
  • Worse