Coincidence Quote by Haruki Murakami
““Nonetheless, we can in the same breath deny that there is any such thing as coincidence. What's done is done, what's yet to be is clearly yet to be, and so on. In other words, sandwiched as we are between the ''everything'' that is behind us and the ''zero'' beyond us, ours is an ephemeral existence in which there is neither coincidence nor possibility.””
About This Quote
Source Book: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, 2009-2010
The passage argues that existence is fleeting and deterministic, leaving no room for random chance or true possibility.
In simple terms: Life is brief and predetermined, without random events.
Key Takeaway
Accept the limits of control.
Themes
existence
determinism
ephemerality
philosophy
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- career planning
- relationship expectations
- creative projects
Key Concepts
fate
temporal finitude
causality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in determinism affect your choices?
- Can randomness have value in life?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks human agency and the role of chance in discovery.
