Mountains, according to the angle of view, the season, the time of day, the beholder’s frame of mind, or any one thing, can effectively change their appearance. Thus, it is essential to recognize that we can never know more than one side, one small aspect of a mountain.

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"When you fall in love, the natural thing is to give yourself to it. That’s what I think. It’s just a form of sincerity."

- Haruki Murakami

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"It feels good to think about you when I'm warm in bed. I feel as if you're curled up there beside me, fast asleep. And I think how great it would be if it were true."

- Haruki Murakami

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"If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets."

- Haruki Murakami

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"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."

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"Not just beautiful, though ― the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me."

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

- Beauty and the Beast

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"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

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