Everything seems simpler from a distance.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Distance Life People Simple Simplicity

Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There's no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Children Family Love Mothers

Matsu gathered up what little was left of the food and wrapped it back up in the furoshiki. 'I followed you and the others down to the beach yesterday morning. I wondered if you might try to find your way to peace as she did.''I couldn't,' I began to cry, turning away in shame. Then Matsu leaned over close to my ear. He smelled of sweat and the earth as he whispered, 'It takes greater courage to live.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Courage Inspirational Life Seppuku Suicide

Even a snail will eventually reach its destination.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Destination Destiny Goals Life Patience Snail Waiting

But how will I know it's my destiny?' 'Like love it will possess you... You can't help but know.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Destiny Direction Love Path

Sometimes you can’t let go of the past without facing it again.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Memory Moving On

When you're young, you can excuse many things, hoping they will strengthen with time.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Excuses Inspirational Maturity Time Young

In the end, the body betrayed everyone.

~ Gail Tsukiyama

Gail Tsukiyama Mortality