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“The things we try our hardest not to lose, we really just put deep abysses in the spaces between them.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““The things we try our hardest not to lose, we really just put deep abysses in the spaces between them.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Novel: 1Q84, 2009

We protect cherished things by creating emotional gaps, turning loss into hidden depth.

In simple terms: We hide loss by making empty spaces.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge gaps instead of fearing them.

Themes

loss memory attachment

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • relationship repair
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the unseen gaps you keep?
  • How does this affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Empty spaces can amplify pain rather than protect.

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