Pretending Quote by Haruki Murakami
““The clock shows 3 p.m., the two hands cold and distant. They're pretending to be noncommittal, but I know they're not on my side.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Norwegian Wood, 1987
Time feels distant and untrustworthy, reflecting inner alienation.
In simple terms: Time feels alien.
Acknowledge emotional distance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we distrust time?
- How can we reconnect with the present?
May romanticize isolation.