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Dreams Quote by Haruki Murakami

“The scent of the sea and the burning asphalt being carried on the southerly wind made me think of summers past. The warmth of a girl's skin, old rock n' roll, button-down shirts right out of the wash, the smell of cigarettes smoked in the pool locker room, faint premonitions, everyone's sweet…” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““The scent of the sea and the burning asphalt being carried on the southerly wind made me think of summers past. The warmth of a girl's skin, old rock n' roll, button-down shirts right out of the wash, the smell of cigarettes smoked in the pool locker room, faint premonitions, everyone's sweet, limitless summer dreams. And then one year(when was it?), those dreams didn't come back.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, 1987

Nostalgic sensory memories evoke past summers, but time can erase those dreams.

In simple terms: Memories of summer fade over time.

Key Takeaway

Embrace present moments.

Themes

nostalgia memory change

Mood

melancholic dreamy

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • summer vacations
  • first love
  • personal growth
  • loss of innocence

Key Concepts

literature sensory description

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does summer symbolize for you?
  • How do you hold onto cherished memories?
A Different Perspective

Nostalgia can idealize past, hindering present appreciation.

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