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Book Quote by Haruki Murakami

“I was enjoying myself writing, because I don't know what's going to happen when I take a ride around that corner. You don't know at all what you're going to find there. That can be thrilling when you read a book, especially when you're a kid and you're reading stories.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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“I was enjoying myself writing, because I don't know what's going to happen when I take a ride around that corner. You don't know at all what you're going to find there. That can be thrilling when you read a book, especially when you're a kid and you're reading stories.”

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Writing Process, Haruki Murakami, 2015

Embracing uncertainty fuels excitement and imagination, especially in storytelling, especiallyUncertainty can be thrilling.

In simple terms: Enjoy the unknown.

Key Takeaway

Seek surprise in reading and writing.

Themes

creativity uncertainty imagination

Mood

curious excited

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • Reading as child
  • writing fiction
  • traveling
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

Narrative risk exploration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does uncertainty inspire your creativity?
  • What risks have you taken in storytelling?
A Different Perspective

The thrill may mask fear of failure.

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