Autumn wind Quote by Haruki Murakami
““When Reiko left, I stretched out on the sofa and closed my eyes. I lay there steeping myself into silence when, out of nowhere, I thought of the time Kizuki and I took a motorcycle trip. That had been autumn too, I realized. Autumn how many years ago? Yes, four years ago. I recalled the small of Kizuki's leather jacket and the racket made by that red Yamaha 125cc bike. We went to a spot far down the coast, and came back the same evening, exhausted. Nothing special happened on that trip, but I remembered it well. the sharp autumn wind moaned in my ears, and looking up at the sky, my hands clutching Kizuki's jacket, I felt as if I might be swept into outer space.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami, 1987
A memory resurfaces, linking past sensory details to a present feeling of being swept away, illustrating how nostalgia can transport us beyond ordinary experience.
In simple terms: Memories can make us feel like we’re drifting into something larger.
Key Takeaway
Allow past moments to inform present emotions.
Themes
nostalgia
memory
transcendence
solitude
autumn
Mood
melancholic
reflective
dreamy
Type
literary
contemplative
poetic
When to use this quote
- reflecting on past trips
- writing about loss
- using music to evoke feeling
Key Concepts
sensory recall
temporal layering
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do sensory details shape your recollection of the past?
- What does “swept into outer space” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Memory can distort reality and trap us in longing.
