Kōbō Abe quotes

Kōbō Abe was a renowned Japanese writer and playwright, celebrated for his surreal and existential literary works. His novels, such as "The Woman in the Dunes," explore themes of alienation and identity. He is regarded as one of Japan's most innovative and influential modern authors. Here are 6 of his 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

Kōbō Abe

Kōbō Abe - Image
Occupation: Japanese Writer
Born: March 7, 1924
Died: January 22, 1993
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Kōbō Abe

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