The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Natsume Soseki: I believe that words uttered in passion contain a greater living Japanese literary giant on the power of emotion

Natsume Soseki's novel Kokoro explores the profound impact of emotional expression in literature. The Japanese author believed passionate words carried greater living truth than rational thoughts. Soseki, a celebrated modern novelist, studied English literature and taught before focusing on writing. His works, including I Am a Cat and Kokoro, examined themes of guilt and loneliness.