Kōbō Abe quotes

Without the threat of punishment, there is no joy in flight. (Kōbō Abe)
Do you shovel to survive, or survive to shovel? View quote
Kōbō Abe
The most frightening thing in the world is to discover the abnormal in that which is closest to us. View quote
Kōbō Abe
Loneliness was an unsatisfied thirst for illusion. View quote
Kōbō Abe
Being free always involves being lonely. View quote
Kōbō Abe
When I look at small things, I think I shall go on living: drops of rain, leather gloves shrunk by being wet... When I look at something too big, I want to die: the Diet Building, or a map of the world... View quote
Kōbō Abe