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“This is pretty obvious, but until things happen, they haven't happened. And often things aren't what they seem.” quote by Haruki Murakami
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““This is pretty obvious, but until things happen, they haven't happened. And often things aren't what they seem.””

Haruki Murakami

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Fiction, Haruki Murakami, 2015

Reality is uncertain; events only become real when experienced, and appearances can be deceptive.

In simple terms: Things only feel real when they happen, and they may not be what they appear.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions and stay open to change.

Themes

perception reality uncertainty appearance

Mood

curious reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • media consumption
  • personal relationships
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you accept as real without proof?
  • How do you verify what seems true?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on skepticism can lead to indecision.

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