My biggest fault is that the faults I was born with grow bigger each year. It's like I was raising chickens inside me. The chickens lay eggs and the eggs hatch into other chickens, which then lay eggs. Is this any way to live a life? What with all these faults I've got going, I have to wonder. Sure, I get by. But in the end, that's not the question, is it?
In this excerpt from Haruki Murakami's "A Wild Sheep Chase," the narrator reflects on personal faults that seem to multiply over time, akin to chickens multiplying within him. This metaphor illustrates the struggle with inherent flaws that seem to grow and become more burdensome as life progresses. The comparison of faults to chickens that continuously lay eggs captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of imperfections.
The narrator questions the quality of life while managing these growing flaws, revealing a deeper existential concern. Though he acknowledges that he manages to cope with these issues, he wonders about the overall significance of merely getting by. This contemplation invites readers to consider not just survival but the nature of living a fulfilling life amidst one's inherent shortcomings.
Rate the Quote
User Reviews
Other quotes in book quote
All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.
Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!
