Ch. 1: 'Kiritsubo'
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Real things in the darkness seem no realer than dreams.
— Arthur Waley
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Real things in the darkness seem no realer than dreams." in the context of "Ch. 1: 'Kiritsubo'" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Arthur Waley" (Translations, The Tale of Genji (1925–1933))
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About Arthur Waley
Arthur David Waley (born Arthur David Schloss, 19 August 1889 – 27 June 1966) was an English Orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry.
About Arthur Waley
Arthur David Waley (born Arthur David Schloss, 19 August 1889 – 27 June 1966) was an English Orientalist and sinologist who achieved both popular and scholarly acclaim for his translations of Chinese and Japanese poetry.
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