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“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.”
— Matsuo Bashō
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#2
“Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”
— Miyamoto Musashi
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#3
“If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?”
— Dōgen
Shōbōgenzō
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#4
“Even if the sky is falling, one should live with sincerity and a clear heart.”
— Motoori Norinaga
Shinto Classical Commentary
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