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Passage of time Quote by Haruki Murakami

“The passage of time will usually extract the venom from most things and render them harmless. Then, sooner or later, I forget about them.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““The passage of time will usually extract the venom from most things and render them harmless. Then, sooner or later, I forget about them.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: Kafka on the Shore, 2002

Time heals wounds, making past pains less painful, eventually forgotten.

In simple terms: Time often lessens pain and memory.

Key Takeaway

Allow time to soften hurt.

Themes

healing time memory

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • relationships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

impermanence forgiveness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hurts have you let fade?
  • How do you actively heal?
A Different Perspective

Some wounds may linger despite time.

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