"An Artist of the Floating World" Quotes
An aging Japanese artist reflects on his past role in promoting imperialist propaganda during World War II and confronts the personal and societal consequences of his actions in postwar Japan.
fiction | 205 pages | Published in 2012
Quotes
A man must confront the mistakes of his past and learn to move forward
Art has the power to both create and destroy, it all depends on the hands that wield it
Memories are like delicate flowers, easily lost in the passage of time
The pursuit of perfection can blind us to the beauty of imperfection
In the depths of sorrow, one can find the seeds of hope
A life well-lived is not measured in achievements, but in the connections we make
Regret can consume us if we let it, but forgiveness can set us free
Art is a mirror that reflects the soul of its creator
The passage of time may change us, but it cannot erase who we once were
Love is a delicate flower that requires nurturing and care
