Finished product Quote by Haruki Murakami
““Writing things was important, wasn’t it?” Nakata asked. “Yes, it was. The process of writing was important. Even though the finished product is completely meaningless.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kafka on the Shore, Haruki Murakami, 2002
Writing holds intrinsic value regardless of the final product’s meaning.
In simple terms: The act of writing matters more than its outcome.
Write for the process.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journaling
- fiction writing
- academic drafting
- self‑expression
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you write?
- How does the act of writing affect you?
Focus on process may neglect practical results.