Friendship Quote by Haruki Murakami
““Some people get a kick out of reading railway timetables and that's all they do all day. Some people make huge model boats out of matchsticks. So what's wrong if there happens to be one guy in the world who enjoys trying to understand you?" "Kind of like a hobby?" she said, amused. "Yeah I guess you could call it a hobby. Most normal people would call it friendship or love or something, but if you want to call it a hobby, that's OK too.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, 1985
People may treat deep emotional connections as hobbies, reducing intimacy to a pastime.
In simple terms: Friendship or love can be seen as a hobby.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the depth of relationships.
Themes
relationships
intimacy
perception
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- dating
- friendship
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
emotional labor
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a “hobby” become a meaningful bond?
- How can you differentiate casual interest from deep connection?
A Different Perspective
May trivialize genuine emotional needs.
