Haruki Murakami

To see a splendid kingdom fade away,” it said, “is far sadder than seeing a second-rate republic collapse.” - The Kingdom That Failed
(https://www.newyorker.com/books/flash-fiction/the-kingdom-that-failed)

"We picked this place to live in for one simple reason: it was dirt cheap." - My Cheesecake-Shaped Poverty
(https://www.newyorker.com/books/flash-fiction/my-cheesecake-shaped-poverty-haruki-murakami)

Kino - Haruki Murakami

“Do an honest job and it will pay off”
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/02/23/kino

Sherlock Season 2

If you are lying to me, I will find you and sssskinnn you.

If you have what you say, I will make you rich. If you don't, I will make you into shoes.

All lies in. All hearts are broken. Caring is not an advantage, Sherlock.

Sentiment is a defect found in the loosing side.

Love is a dangerous disadvantage. Thank you for the final proof.