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Matsuo Basho Art Quotes - (3 quotes)

Matsuo Basho - From the Activity category:

Go to the object. Leave your subjective preoccupation with yourself. Do not impose yourself on the object. Become one with the object. Plunge deep enough into the object to see something like a hidden glimmering there. (Matsuo Basho)

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Matsuo Basho - From the Desire category:

Never let go of the fiery sadness called desire. (Matsuo Basho)

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Matsuo Basho - From the Searching category:

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

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Editor: Robert Genn

Consultants: Sara Genn, Richard Thompson
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