The basis of art is change in the universe.
MATSUO BASHOCome out to view / the truth of flowers blooming / in poverty.
More Matsuo Basho Quotes
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Come out to view / the truth of flowers blooming / in poverty.
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This autumn- why am I growing old? bird disappearing among clouds.
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The oak tree: not interested in cherry blossoms.
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Come, butterfly It’s late- We’ve miles to go together.
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When I speak My lips feel cold – The autumn wind.
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Farewell, my old fan. / Having scribbled on it, / What could I do but tear it / At the end of summer?
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Make the universe your companion, always bearing in mind the true nature of things-mountains and rivers, trees and grasses, and humanity-and enjoy the falling blossoms and the scattering leaves.
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On a bare branch a crow is perched – autumn evening.
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Year’s end, all corners of this floating world, swept.
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Old pond, leap-splash – a frog.
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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.
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The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.
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Old dark sleepy pool… Quick unexpected frog Goes plop! Watersplash!
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Felling a tree and gazing at the cut end – tonight’s moon.
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Breaking the silence Of an ancient pond, A frog jumped into water – A deep resonance.
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