Haruki MurakamiThe passage of time will usually extract the venom of most things and render them harmless
About This Quote
If something is poisonous, it means that it can harm you. But if something is venomous, it means that it is very poisonous. In this quote, the author is saying that time will usually extract the venom of most things and render them harmless. For instance, a poisonous snake will die after a while, but if it’s venomous, it can still inject its poison into your skin. So sometimes all you need to do is wait for the poison to lose its power.
Source: The Windup Bird Chronicle
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