“There wasn't a single item of importance [in the newspaper]. A tower of illusion, all of it, made of illusory bricks and… — Abe Kōbō Copy Share Image
“Moreover, how effective can it possibly be for an individual to assert his autonomy [jishusei] when encountering a reality in which even his personal… — Abe Kobo Copy Share Image
“The dial of the clock wears out unevenly; Most worn Is the area round eight. As it is stared at with abrasive glances unfailingly… — Abe Kōbō Copy Share Image
“If animal history has been a history of evolution, then the history of mankind is one of retrogression. Hooray for monsters! Monsters are the… — Abe Kōbō Copy Share Image
“There wasn't a single item of importance [in the newspaper]. A tower of illusion, all of it, made of illusory bricks and full of… — Abe Kōbō Copy Share Image
“One measure of a civilization, in fact, is the percentage of misfits in its society.” — Abe Kōbō Copy Share Image
