mitchelIhope

"Some of my best friends died that way. It’s very sad. But of course they were entitled to do it. Japan’s suicide rate being very high compared to western countries is probably also related to Buddhist teachings which never considered suicide to be a sin. And in fact some people see a certain beauty in the act of suicide. They consider it an honorable deed. I don’t get that at all. I live to be able to write. " — Haruki Murakami on suicide, interview with Die Zeit

mitchelIhope

"Some of my best friends died that way. It’s very sad. But of course they were entitled to do it. Japan’s suicide rate being very high compared to western countries is probably also related to Buddhist teachings which never considered suicide to be a sin. And in fact some people see a certain beauty in the act of suicide. They consider it an honorable deed. I don’t get that at all. I live to be able to write. " — Haruki Murakami on suicide, interview with Die Zeit

takatsu

@TheFallingGuy I just saw this! Yes, Murakami is brilliant and I'm glad you also are into Banana Yoshimoto :) They have such profound and inspiring voices! Thanks for reading and enjoying my work! I hope I'm not a disgrace to my Murakami roots haha. Thanks as well for the dedication, it sounds like a very interesting start, I'm looking forward to read more!

takatsu

Hey there! 
          
          Thanks so much for following me! It really means a lot and helps to support and encourage what I do over the years :) hope you'll enjoy my work! And also a big thumbs up for the Murakami quote haha! He is a huge influence and inspiration for me. 
          
          Blessings and Inspirations,
          Taka

mitchelIhope

Takatsu
            
            You're Welcome. I'm enjoying your work Espresso Love. Love it. Murakami is the best. He's my inspiration too. I want to read more from him but it sucks that his books cost a lot in the Philippines. 
            
            Falling Guy
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