Haruki Murakami Quotes

In other words, let's face it: Life is basically unfair. But even in a situation that's unfair, I think it's possible to seek out a kind of fairness. Of course, that might take time and effort. And maybe it won't seem to be worth all that. It's up to each individual to decide whether or not it is.

Haruki Murakami

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• When the British became Christian, Christianity in no way altered their political organisation.

  

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• Different astronauts sleep in different ways.

  

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• In other words, let's face it: Life is basically unfair. But even in a situation that's unfair, I think it's possible to seek out a kind of fairness. Of course, that might take time and effort. And maybe it won't seem to be worth all that. It's up to each individual to decide whether or not it is.

  

  Haruki Murakami
  • Words
  • Decide
  • Fairness