Genius or fool, you don't live in the world alone.

Genius or fool, you don't live in the world alone.

📖 Haruki Murakami

🌍 Japanese | 👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 January 12, 1949

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This quote highlights the interconnectedness of individuals in society, suggesting that no matter how brilliant or foolish one may be, they are part of a larger community. It emphasizes the importance of relationships and the impact that people's actions have on one another. In this way, it serves as a reminder that personal experiences are intertwined with those of others, and that isolation is impossible.

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