Reality spilled out into the alley like water from an overfilled bowl - as sound, as smell, as image, as plea, as response.

Haruki Murakami
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This quote is a chilling account of the horrible things that can happen when reality spills out into our lives. The imagery of the quote is compelling and makes it easy for readers to visualize how quickly things can go wrong, if we don’t pay attention to what is happening. The quote also highlights our need for guidance in helping us deal with current events.

Source: The Windup Bird Chronicle

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