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Don't trust Quote by Haruki Murakami

“I think of myself as more the non-turn-on type. so when I do get turned on, I don’t trust it, I have to investigate the source.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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“I think of myself as more the non-turn-on type. so when I do get turned on, I don’t trust it, I have to investigate the source.”

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Kafka on the Shore", 2002

The narrator doubts his own arousal and seeks to understand its origin.

In simple terms: Self-doubt leads to introspection about desire.

Key Takeaway

Question and explore personal impulses.

Themes

self-awareness desire trust

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative work
  • emotional health
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

psychology introspection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we distrust our own feelings?
  • How can we safely investigate personal motives?
A Different Perspective

Self-doubt can hinder authentic experience.

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