Bigs Quote by Haruki Murakami
“I can never say what I want to say, it's been like this for a while now. I try to say something but all I get are wrong words - the wrong words or the exact opposite words from what I mean. I try to correct myself, and that only makes it worse. I lose track of what I was trying to say to begin with. It's like I'm split in two and playing tag with myself. One half is chasing this big, fat post. The other me has the right words, but this can't catch her.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami, 2002
The speaker feels trapped by an internal conflict that scrambles their thoughts, making communication chaotic and self‑defeating.
In simple terms: Mind feels tangled, words feel wrong.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful pauses before speaking.
Themes
communication
self‑conflict
clarity
identity
mental health
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- therapy sessions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
self‑monitoring
inner dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inner criticism affect your expression?
- What techniques help you regain focus?
A Different Perspective
The struggle may stem from anxiety or perfectionism, not just a lack of words.
![“These days I just can't seem to say what I mean [...]. I just can't. Every time I try to say something, it misses the point. Either that or I end up saying the opposite of what I mean. The more I try to get it right the more mixed up it gets. Sometimes I can't even remember what I was trying to…” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d91/haruki-murakami-21_bigs_these-days-i-just-can-t-seem-to-say-what_1860898.jpg)
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
