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Friend Quote by Haruki Murakami

“Didn't someone once say, 'A friend to kill time is a friend sublime'?" "That was you who said that, no?" "Sixth sense, sharp as ever. Right you are.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““Didn't someone once say, 'A friend to kill time is a friend sublime'?" "That was you who said that, no?" "Sixth sense, sharp as ever. Right you are.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Haruki Murakami, 1985

A witty remark about friends who fill idle time, suggesting such companionship can be transcendent.

In simple terms: Friends who pass time together can feel profound.

Key Takeaway

Value time with friends who uplift you.

Themes

friendship time philosophy

Mood

playful reflective

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • daily conversation
  • loneliness
  • seeking companionship

Key Concepts

existential humor literary allusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you cherish friends who simply fill silence?
  • How does idle time shape relationships?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper emotional needs.

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