Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ

“It’s because people have aspirations and ambitions that solitude wears on them. If you don’t have a damn about what the rest of the world is up to, you can be alone for a hundred years- a thousand years- with no difficulty whatsoever. At least, you can if you don’t let criticism bother you.”
― Osamu Dazai, Otogizōshi: The Fairy Tale Book of Dazai Osamu

“Speech blossoms from anxiety… words were fermented from the uncertainty of existence, like poisonous red mushrooms sprout from the rotting earth. It’s true we have words of joy and pleasure, but aren’t those the most unnatural and contrived of them all? Apparently, human beings experience anxiety even in the midst of joy. But in a place without anxiety, there’s no need for such ignoble contrivances.”
― Osamu Dazai, Urashima san

“[My wife] called, "Pochi, Pochi, your supper's ready," and laughed as she said, "You may have a personality disorder.” A disgusting thought came to mind,
“They say that the dog comes to resemble its owner.”
― Osamu Dazai, The Story of a Pet Dog

“With all of us nursing you—
Must you still prolong the agony of life?
While I, having lost my hold on the tremendous Faith,
Having divested myself of purity and suchlike humble items,
Now walk in the sombre bluish world of the Asura.
--- Silent Wail”
― Kenji Miyazawa