Haruki Murakami

I'm not interested in writing about what's popular. I'm interested in writing about what's true.

The human heart is a dark and mysterious place.

I like to cook. It's a way of relaxing.

Silence is an argument in itself.

Sometimes you have to get lost to find yourself.

I'm not a morning person. I prefer to work at night.

The past is a stubborn thing.

I like normal things. I like ordinary life.

Reading is a way of living many lives.

I don't like to be bored. Life is too short for that.

The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.

I'm not a very good public speaker. I prefer to communicate through my writing.

Sometimes, I feel like I'm a detective, trying to solve the mystery of life.

I like to run. It clears my head.

The world is not a perfect place, but it's the only one we've got.

I don’t want to be labeled as a ‘Japanese writer.’ I’m just a writer who happens to be Japanese.

The world is full of things that don’t make sense. That’s why we have literature.

I don’t write for critics. I write for readers.

Reality is a very tough opponent. It’s like a sumo wrestler—you can’t push it over easily.