Catherine

“A person can learn all manner of things, no matter where he finds himself, provided his spirit is determined.”
― Hiromi Kawakami, The Briefcase

“When I run out of the things I love, I move on to the things I don't hate too much, and sometimes I even discover that I can love the things I think I hate.”
― Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being

“If the love is true, then treat it the same way you would plant - feed it, protect it from the elements - you must do absolutely everything you can. But if it isn't true, then it's best to just let it wither on the vine.”
― Hiromi Kawakami, The Briefcase

“One of her vows was to save all beings, which basically means that she agreed not to become enlightened until all the other beings in this world get enlightened first.”
― Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being