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Quote by Sayo Masuda

“What a lovely place this world would be if only people would feel affection for everyone else, and all the ugliness of the human heart were to vanish - our envy of those better off than ourselves and our scorn for those worse off.”

Quote by Sayo Masuda

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Sayo Masuda

Sayo Masuda (born 1925) is a Japanese author known for her autobiographical work 'Geisha, A Life'. Born into poverty, she became a geisha in her youth and later turned to writing to document the realities of the geisha world. Her works reveal the hardships and complexities of the geisha profession, offering a valuable perspective on Japanese culture. Masuda's writing is candid and nuanced, highlighting women's struggles and resilience in traditional society. more

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