“In old Chinese novels, especially in the Kimpeibai, usually after every ten or twenty pages of innocent description, the author invariably throws in an indecent scene as if he were quite punctually fulfilling a promise.” — Ōgai Mori Copy Share Image
“I don't remember who spoke first, but I do recall the first words between us: "How often we meet among old books!" This was the start of our friendship.” — Ōgai Mori Copy Share Image
“In old Chinese novels, especially in the Kimpeibai, usually after every ten or twenty pages of innocent description, the author invariably throws in an… — Ōgai Mori Copy Share Image
“I don't remember who spoke first, but I do recall the first words between us: "How often we meet among old books!" This was… — Ōgai Mori Copy Share Image
“An obstacle which would frighten discreet men is nothing to determined women. They dare what men avoid, and sometimes they achieve an unusual success.” — Ōgai Mori Copy Share Image
