Quote by Haruki Murakami

Losing you is most difficult for me, but the nature of my love for you is what matters. If it distorts into half-truth, then perhaps it is better not to love you. I must keep my mind but loose you.

Losing you is most difficult for me, but the nature of my lo

Summary

This quote suggests that although losing the person is incredibly challenging, the speaker believes it is more important to maintain a genuine and truthful love. If their love for the person becomes distorted or manipulative, they feel it's better to let go and accept the loss, for the sake of preserving their own mental well-being and moral integrity. The speaker grapples with the difficult choice of finding a balance between their emotions and their principles, ultimately leaning towards prioritizing their own mental clarity over holding onto a distorted love.

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Love Loss

By Haruki Murakami

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