You are 27 or 28 right? It is very tough to live at that age. When nothing is sure. I have sympathy with you.
Haruki MurakamiRead
A gentleman is someone who does not what he wants to do, but what he should do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true gentleman prioritizes duty and morality over personal desires.
This quote by Haruki Murakami emphasizes the distinction between acting on personal desires and adhering to moral obligations. A gentleman, in this context, is characterized by his commitment to do what is right, regardless of his own wishes, highlighting a sense of responsibility and ethical conduct in one's actions.
Themes
GentlemanMoralityResponsibilityEthicsConduct
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about leadership, one might quote this to emphasize ethical responsibility.
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