They might just as well have been throwing pebbles into an empty cave.

“Mr. Nakata, this world is a terribly violent place. And nobody can escape the v…”

“That is why it is necessary for you to fasten your feelings to the earth—firmly…”

“I think it was the right move, but if I can be allowed a mediocre generalizatio…”

“Noi, oamenii, putem să rătăcim după bunul plac pe tărâmurile întâmplării, ca ni…”