--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Strange and mysterious things, though…" description: "\"Strange and mysterious things, though, aren't they - earthquakes? We take it for granted that the earth beneath our feet is solid and stationary. We ev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8d/haruki-murakami-21_boulders_strange-and-mysterious-things-though-are_2099126.jpg" --- # Strange and mysterious things, though, aren't they… ![“Strange and mysterious things, though, aren't they - earthquakes? We take it for granted that the earth beneath our feet is solid and stationary. We even talk about people being 'down to earth' or having their feet firmly planted on the ground. But suddenly one day we see that it isn't true. The…” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8d/haruki-murakami-21_boulders_strange-and-mysterious-things-though-are_2099126.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8d/haruki-murakami-21_boulders_strange-and-mysterious-things-though-are_2099126.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8d/haruki-murakami-21_boulders_strange-and-mysterious-things-though-are_2099126.jpg) > “Strange and mysterious things, though, aren't they - earthquakes? We take it for granted that the earth beneath our feet is solid and stationary. We even talk about people being 'down to earth' or having their feet firmly planted on the ground. But suddenly one day we see that it isn't true. The earth, the boulders, that are supposed to be solid, all of a sudden turn as mushy as liquid - From the short story "Thailand” [Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/haruki-murakami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We assume stability in the world, but sudden change reveals hidden fragility and forces us to confront uncertainty. **In simple terms:** Things we think are solid can become fluid, challenging our assumptions. Key Takeaway Question assumptions about stability. Themes uncertainty change perception Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - disaster response - personal crisis - scientific research - risk assessment Key Concepts Geology philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - How do you react when foundations shift? - What can you learn from sudden instability? 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