Dazai Quotes Novels & Stories

And painted across both sides, three simple quotes from Sophia’s memoir: “You are not hard to love.” “Your silence was never a flaw. It was a pause.” “We don’t rise to impress. We rise to breathe.” Ralia sat up front beside Sophia, her journal clutched like a lifeline. Her eyes shone as brightly as the morning sun they’d chased out of Benin. “I still can’t believe this is happening,” she whispered, almost afraid to wake the dream. Sophia smiled, her gaze steady on the road ahead. “Neither can I.”

Another chimed in with a smile, “Yeah, it’s like you’re his shadow. Always by his side, ready to back him up. You’re the fiercest warrior among us.” Zara’s chest swelled with pride. She basked in their admiration, the glow of their praise feeding her ego like wildfire. “It’s not easy, you know,” she said modestly, though her eyes sparkled with satisfaction. “But with Damian... I feel like I’m meant to be here. Like I belong.” The circle nodded, their approval unanimous. For a moment, Zara allowed herself to imagine a future where she stood firmly beside Damian—not just as a warrior, but as someone he truly valued.

My hand is itching to fling that champagne right in his face, to show him exactly what I think of that. But I manage to restrain myself. Just barely. I content myself with smiling up at him and saying, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Calester stares at me blankly. “What . . . what the fuck are you talking about? Does that mean you’re going to try to make the best of this mess?” “Sure,” I say. “What else can I do?” Actually, it’s a quote from The Art of War. Here’s another one I like:

--- Dante’s Words Dante took the microphone, his usual commanding presence softened by emotion. “Thank you, my beautiful children,” he said, his voice steady. He turned to the crowd. “For many years, I lived in a world of darkness. But then, I met Izzy, and everything changed. She brought light into my life. And together, we’ve built a family that I will protect with every fiber of my being.” He turned to Izzy, taking her hands. “Izzy, you saved me. You gave me hope, love, and a reason to fight for a better life. I’m endlessly grateful for you and our children.”

Zara's face fell, her nails digging into the table between them. “You must also think I’m being ridiculous.” she let out a humourless chuckle. “I know that too, but I just got carried away for a moment…” “I don't think your dream is ridiculous.” Damien spoke, his voice soft, almost reassuringly. Zara raised her gaze to catch his as he added, “I think it is brave. You are brave.” Zara was left speechless, not sure whether to believe this stranger that was making her heart skip with his kind words.

“Dora, just listen to me before it’s too late… Quit.” “Quit,” I whisper. A loud, sarcastic laugh vibrates in the air, and I glance up at Dale with tear-filled eyes. What an absurd thing to say, “This fight is not about it being fair in the ring. Indeed, one had to die; I get it. It was fair to both fighters, but it wasn’t fair to me. He messed me up! I’m at war with myself everyday. I can’t help but think I contributed to my father’s death; I’m completely ruined. Have you ever been haunted by your own self? Trapped in a horrifying dream, you can't seem to wake up from? Have you ever contemplated choking yourself to death, hoping it would solve everything? All your thoughts would disappear, a

“We’re taking it a day at a time.” “That’s the best way to do things,” Brown proclaimed. “Epicurus said, ‘Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.’” Sarah grinned. Brown had an incredible brain for memorization, and always had a few words of wisdom from a philosopher at the ready. “I’ve missed your quotes.”

,asked Daisy, a little scared of what the answer might be. "Strawberries",said Zane. "I had read about it, back in Byrandan. But I had never actually tasted it. It was so much more delicious than in my imagination. "Strawberries?", said Daisy and started laughing. "Yeah...what? You thought I was gonna say something else?",asked Zane "No",replied Daisy. "Yes you were....you thought I was gonna say Natalie",said Zane. Daisy kept quiet. "I don't think I'm capable of loving anyone other than you...at this point",said Zane.

[Ezra] ~You asked if you wrote it right. And I said all your jumbled words make more sense to me than the verses of classic poems and paintings of famous artists.~ ~I wish I had the same ability to comprehend myself as I deciphered you once. Maybe then I’d be able to rest the storm that plagues me.~ ~I am soaked in the rain of your memories that I drown at every drizzle and fail to find a way to breathe in this downpour.~

Amy quirks in a jokey, yet curious tone. “The smart ones figure it out after they are put in their place,” Daya winks at our spitfire sister. “And the best men, they know it when they meet you,” Daya supplies, smiling as she faintly blushes. She’s talking about Darius. I feel my smile growing thinking about Vincenzo. “You mean our mates will know,” Daphne chirps, with a small smile on her face. “I mean that a great man will recognize greatness in anyone- man or woman.”