“Who has told you that the fruit belies the flower? For the fruit you have not tasted, and the flower you know but by report.”
Book:The Tale of Genji
Quote by Murasaki Shikibu
Work
The Tale of Genji
Written by Murasaki Shikibu, this novel is considered a foundational work of Japanese literature, offering a detailed look into the lives of the Heian court elite during the 11th century. more
Author
Murasaki Shikibu
The author of 'The Tale of Genji,' a renowned female novelist from the Heian period of Japan, born around 973 AD. more