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I wouldn’t mind being injured if that would bring Satsuko…

“I wouldn’t mind being injured if that would bring Satsuko pleasure, and a mortal injury would be all the better. Yet to think of being trampled to death, not by her but by her dog…” quote by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
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““I wouldn’t mind being injured if that would bring Satsuko pleasure, and a mortal injury would be all the better. Yet to think of being trampled to death, not by her but by her dog…””

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character expresses willingness to endure pain for a beloved's pleasure, even contemplating death by a pet, highlighting obsessive devotion and self‑sacrifice.

In simple terms: Willing to suffer for love, even death.

Key Takeaway

Consider the limits of self‑sacrifice.

Themes

obsession devotion self‑sacrifice masochism

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family dynamics
  • personal sacrifice
  • extreme loyalty

Key Concepts

psychology altruism boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is love worth losing oneself?
  • When does devotion become self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective

Such extreme devotion can erode personal well‑being and agency.

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