There is no virtue in curiosity. In fact, it might even be … - Yukio Mishima

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There is no virtue in curiosity. In fact, it might even be the most immoral desire a man can possess.

Yukio Mishima

Confessions of a Mask · October 27, 1998 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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About Yukio Mishima

Yukio Mishima (January 14, 1925 – November 25, 1970) was the pen name of Kimitake Hiraoka, a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, model, film director, nationalist, and founder of the Tatenokai.

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Pen Names: 榊山保 • 三島由紀夫

Native Name: 三島由紀夫 • 平岡公威

Alternative Names: Mishima Yukio • Kimitake Hiraoka • Hiraoka Kimitake

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I longed for the great sense of relief that death would surely bring if only, like a wrestler, I could wrench the heavy weight of life from my shoulders.

He felt that taking naps was much more beneficial than confronting catastrophes.

"حتى وإن أبحرت سنوات عديدة، لن تعتاد يوماً على العواصف، وفي كل مرة تتساءل إن كنت ستودع الحياة".

There is no virtue in curiosity. In fact, it might even be the most immoral desire a man can possess. - Yukio Mishima

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