Believe Quote by Haruki Murakami
“So once you're dead there's just nothing? Mari: Basically... Korogi: I get so scared when I start thinking about this stuff. I can hardly breathe, and my whole body wants to shrink into a corner. It's so much easier to just believe in reincarnation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World", 1985
Facing death triggers existential fear, leading some to seek comfort in reincarnation beliefs.
In simple terms: Death fear drives belief in rebirth.
Key Takeaway
Consider personal coping mechanisms.
Themes
existence
fear
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- philosophical debate
- creative writing
Key Concepts
mortality
anxiety
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape belief in afterlife?
- What alternatives help cope with death anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Belief may avoid confronting mortality.
![“I believe in reincarnation,” [Bjorn] said. I KNOW. “I tried to live a good life. Does that help?” THAT’S NOT UP TO ME. Death coughed. OF COURSE... SINCE YOU BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION... YOU’LL BE BJORN AGAIN.” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/de0/terry-pratchett-19_believe_i-believe-in-reincarnation-bjorn-said-i_561839.jpg)
