Makishima Shougo > Quotes

“Books are not something that you just read words in. They're also a tool to adjust your senses. When I'm not feeling well there are times that I can't take in what I read. When that happens, I try to think about what could be hindering my reading. There are books that I can take in smoothly even when I'm not feeling well. I try to think why. It might be something like mental tuning. What's important when you tune is the feeling of the paper that you're touching with your fingers and the momentary stimulation your brain receives when you turn pages...”
― Makishima Shougo

“When a man faces fear, his soul is tested. What he was born to seek... what he was born to achieve... his true nature will become clear.”
― Makishima Shougo

“In order to measure a person's worth you must do more than push them. The real way to test their worth is to give them power. When they gain the freedom to act outside the boundaries of law and ethics you can sometimes see their souls.”
― Makishima Shougo

“An unforeseen situation… An unexpected turn of events… In the face of those, you too will face your true self.”
― Makishima Shougo

“Everyone is alone. Everyone is empty. People no longer have need of others. You can always find a spare for any replacement. Any relationship can be replaced”
― Makishima Shougo

“Everyone is alone. Everyone is empty. People no longer have need of others. You can always find a spare for any replacement. Any relationship can be replaced.”
― Makishima Shougo

“Why don't you buy paper books? E-books lack character.”
― Makishima Shougo