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Quotes by Matsuo Basho

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps fo the men of old; seek what they sought

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694)
 
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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of great people; seek what they sought.

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694)
 
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I do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; I seek the things they sought.

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694)
 
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Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the wise; rather seek what they sought.

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Around existence twine, (Oh, bridge that hangs across the gorge!) ropes of twisted vine.

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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

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Just washed, How chill The white leeks!

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The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.

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The oak tree: not interested in cherry blossoms.

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694)
 
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When I speak My lips feel cold - The autumn wind.

Matsuo Basho (1644 - 1694)
 
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