Balance Quote by Yohji Yamamoto
“I exist here, now. I'm not much interested in the future. Or, more precisely put, I do not believe in the future. To exaggerate a little, I have no faith that I will still exist tomorrow or the day after. What is more, I absolutely detest retrospection. That dislike is balances only by my desire to make my way back home as quickly as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Designer Yohji Yamamoto, 2015
The speaker lives in the present, distrusts the future, despises looking back, and seeks a swift return home, reflecting existential immediacy and avoidance of temporal concerns.
In simple terms: Living now, rejecting future and past.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present moments, minimize future anxieties.
Themes
existentialism
present‑focus
detachment
homecoming
Mood
contemplative
detached
Type
existential
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- travel planning
- creative work
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
mindfulness
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “home” symbolize for you?
- How can you balance present focus with necessary future planning?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting future planning can hinder long‑term goals.
