This gallery features a collection of introspective quotes from Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human.” Each image captures the dark and reflective atmosphere of the novel, designed to evoke deep contemplation and thought. The backgrounds include somber landscapes with soft lighting, paired with quotes that delve into the themes of alienation, fear, and existential despair.
"I thought that all human beings were my enemies. I was frightened of everyone."
A reflective setting that evokes a sense of fear and alienation, with soft lighting and a dark landscape.
"I have no desires, save the desire to express myself—in defiance of all the world's muteness."
A contemplative scene with a somber landscape, emphasizing the struggle for self-expression.
"I have no desires, save the desire to express myself—in defiance of all the world's muteness."
A contemplative scene with a somber landscape, emphasizing the struggle for self-expression.
"The weak fear happiness itself."
A somber landscape that evokes a sense of depth and contemplation, focusing on the theme of fear and happiness.
"I have always found the female of the human species many times more difficult to understand than the male."
A reflective scene with soft lighting, emphasizing the complexity of human relationships.
"I am a clown. I am not a human being."
A dark, introspective setting with a somber landscape, highlighting the theme of alienation.
"I was afraid to board a streetcar because it felt like I was entering into an unknown territory."
A somber landscape with soft lighting, capturing the fear of the unknown.
"I feel as though my heart has been permanently bruised, unable to heal completely."
A dark, introspective scene highlighting the theme of emotional pain and despair.
"The more I feared people, the more I was liked, and the more I was liked, the more I feared them."
A dark, introspective setting with soft lighting, highlighting the paradox of fear and social interaction.