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Matsuo Basho was a renowned Japanese poet from the Edo period, hailed as the god of haiku. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity, conciseness, and profound meaning, exerting a profound influence on later generations.

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Famous Matsuo Basho Quotes

“There came a day when the clouds drifting along with the wind aroused a wanderlust in me, and I set off on a journey to roam along the seashores”

Journey Wind Clouds Drifting Seashore

Author:Matsuo Basho

“The moon and sun are travelers through eternity. Even the years wander on. Whether drifting through life on a boat or climbing toward old age leading a horse, each day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”

Years Home Age Sun Journey Moon Eternity Horse Old Age Boat Wander Each Day Climbing Traveler Drifting Moon And Sun

Author:Matsuo Basho

“The journey itself is my home.”

Home Journey Adventure Travel

Author:Matsuo Basho

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”

Inspirational Home Nature Healing Journey Autumn Haiku Travel Journey Roads And Journeys Journey Through Life Journey Inspirational Moon And Sun End Of Journey Journey Home

Book:Basho's Narrow Road: Spring and Autumn Passages

Source: Basho's Narrow Road: Spring and Autumn Passages

“Along my journey / through this transitory world, / new year's housecleaning.”

World Years Journey New Year Transitory My Journey

Author:Matsuo Basho

About the Author

Born: 1644
Died: November 28, 1694
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 103

Books & Sources

Narrow Road to the InteriorRelated source material

A Zen Wave: Basho's Haiku and ZenRelated source material

Classic Haiku: An Anthology of Poems by Basho and His FollowersRelated source material

Basho's Narrow Road: Spring and Autumn PassagesRelated source material

Lips too ChilledRelated source material

On Love and Barley: Haiku of BashoRelated source material

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