"Botchan" Quotes

The world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel.

When you're thirsty, you have to drink it, even if it's dirty water.

It is said that the world is in a state of bankruptcy, that the world owes the world more than the world can pay.

I hate the feeling of being afraid. It's a feeling I've never liked.

I was in a bad mood, and it was all the same to me if I didn’t get along with anyone.

It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.

I was irritated, and I felt like doing something violent.

It’s hard to be polite if you’re angry.

The world is an unending succession of trials.

There’s no such thing as a clean life.