Matsuo Basho
1644 - 1694
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Quotes
Biography
Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) was a Japanese poet of the Edo period recognized for his haiku poetry. He was born in Ueno, Iga Province, modern-day Mie Prefecture, Japan. Basho developed a new style of haiku that emphasized simplicity, directness, and a connection to nature. His works often reflected his travels throughout Japan, capturing moments of beauty and insight.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
An old silent pond... A frog jumps into the pond—splash! Silence again.
2
In the cicada's cry, no sign can foretell how soon it must die.
3
The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers.
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Winter seclusion - listening, that evening, to the rain in the mountain.
5
Seek not to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.