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Attracted Quote by Haruki Murakami

“I was always attracted not by some quantifiable, external beauty, but by something deep down, something absolute. Just as some people have a secret love for rainstorms, earthquakes, or blackouts, I liked that certain undefinable something directed my way by members of the opposite sex. For want of…” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““I was always attracted not by some quantifiable, external beauty, but by something deep down, something absolute. Just as some people have a secret love for rainstorms, earthquakes, or blackouts, I liked that certain undefinable something directed my way by members of the opposite sex. For want of a better word, call it magnetism. Like it or not, it’s a kind of power that snares people and reels them in.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Fiction, 2015

Murakami explains that his attraction to others is driven by an intangible, magnetic quality rather than outward beauty, likening it to a mysterious force that draws people together.

In simple terms: He feels drawn to a deep, undefinable magnetism in people.

Key Takeaway

Seek connections beyond surface appearances.

Themes

romance psychology human connection identity desire

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • creative collaboration
  • personal introspection
  • relationship counseling
  • artistic partnership

Key Concepts

magnetism subjectivity intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What intangible qualities do you find most compelling in others?
  • How can we balance inner attraction with practical considerations?
A Different Perspective

The concept of "magnetism" is subjective and may not apply universally.

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