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“In seven days God had created the Earth. In a single day mankind had turned it upside down.”
― Kristina McMorris, Bridge of Scarlet Leaves

“It seems to me that reality itself has a screw loose somewhere. That's why I try to keep at least myself in line as much as possible.”
― Haruki Murakami, Killing Commendatore

“The soul, you see, is a shy and retiring thing. It lurks in dark places and dislikes sunlight. And so, if you do not keep the skylight open at all times, the soul will rot. It easily decays, like a fresh sea urchin.”
― Yukio Mishima, The Frolic of the Beasts

“But the forecasters and media types were clever - they never used vague words like "maybe." No, they stuck with convenient terms for which no one could be held accountable, like "probability of precipitation.”
― Haruki Murakami, Killing Commendatore

“The line between him and the enemy had simultaneously blurred and solidified. Somehow, while perhaps it shouldn't have, this thought provided a strange sense of peace.”
― Kristina McMorris, Bridge of Scarlet Leaves

“What was Kenzo's reaction to all this criticism? His approach was to stay completely silent. He made no move whatsoever to respond to any of it. And, of course, water eventually wins over fire. One by one, the opponents ran out of heat, their voices faded, their steps faltered and finally, with a wry smile and a shoulder shrug, they were forced to admit defeat.”
― Seishi Yokomizo, The Honjin Murders

“First of all, there was a miserable, despairing woman. Then there was a self-indulgent, heartless husband. And last, a hot-blooded, sympathetic young man. And with that the scenario was complete.”
― Yukio Mishima, The Frolic of the Beasts