"There's no such thing as perfect writing, just like there's no such thing as perfect despair"

This quote by Haruki Murakami speaks with the idea that excellence is an unattainable goal. Writing, like misery, is a subjective experience that is distinct to each individual. No 2 people will ever experience the exact same emotions or write the same words. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve perfection in either writing or despair. Murakami is suggesting that we ought to not strive for excellence, but instead accept that our writing and our despair will never ever be best. We should instead concentrate on the process of writing and the journey of despair, and appreciate the charm of flaw. By doing so, we can discover to accept our flaws and appreciate the distinct experiences that come with writing and despair.