Quotes from Junichir? Tanizaki

In the past, a woman could get along without an analytical mind; but not any more. A woman who wanted to be the equal of Westerners and a fine woman wasn't very promising is she had no aptitude for systematic thinking and analysis.

Often a hungry person will wolf down unpalatable food; but as his stomach swells, he'll suddenly notice how bad the food is and fell nauseated.

No good comes of cheating your mother to have some fun.

The great sadness cleansed me of the foul elements that had accumulated in my heart and body.

People are always talking about advancement and success, but going to Tokyo and living a vain, frivolous life wasn't advancement; it wasn't success.