You are 27 or 28 right? It is very tough to live at that age. When nothing is sure. I have sympathy with you.
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If you miss the bus, miss the train, you’d be left behind. So everyone says, let’s get on the train, let’s get on the bus and go faster and get rich... I just didn’t like that kind of lifestyle. I love to read books, to listen to music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of personal choice over societal pressure to pursue wealth and success.
In this quote, Haruki Murakami reflects on the societal expectations of constantly striving for success and the pursuit of wealth. He contrasts this lifestyle with his own preferences for enjoying life through reading and listening to music, suggesting that fulfillment comes from personal interests rather than external pressures. This expresses a philosophical viewpoint that values individual happiness over material gain, encouraging people to choose their own paths.
Themes
LifestyleHappinessSuccessIndividualityChoices
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about self-discovery and personal choices.
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