You are 27 or 28 right? It is very tough to live at that age. When nothing is sure. I have sympathy with you.
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Don't pointless things have a place, too, in this far-from-perfect world? Remove everything pointless from an imperfect life, and it'd lose even its imperfection.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pointless things make life more interesting and imperfect; removing them would remove the essence of life.
In this quote, Haruki Murakami emphasizes the value of seemingly pointless pursuits and experiences in our lives. He suggests that the imperfections and quirks that come from engaging in these activities contribute to the richness of life, making it more enjoyable, relatable, and complete. Without these 'pointless' elements, life would become monotonous and lose its unique charm.
Themes
PointlessImperfectionLifeExperienceValue
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on finding joy in everyday life.
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