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Passage of time Quote by Haruki Murakami

“The passage of time usually extract the venom from most things and render them harmless.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““The passage of time usually extract the venom from most things and render them harmless.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, 1987

Time heals many wounds, gradually neutralizing harmful effects and making them less threatening.

In simple terms: Time reduces harm.

Key Takeaway

Allow time to soften pain.

Themes

healing time pain transformation resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • personal trauma
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

temporal healing emotional recovery philosophical perspective

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wounds have you seen soften with time?
  • How do you support healing beyond waiting?
A Different Perspective

Some wounds may persist despite time.

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