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“If man were never to fade away ... but lingered on forever in the world, how things would lose their power to move us. The most precious thing in life is its uncertainty.”

Quote by Yoshida Kenko

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Yoshida Kenko was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk who lived from 1283 to 1350. He is renowned for his work 'Tsurezuregusa', a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of life, including nature, literature, and philosophy. His writing is marked by its simplicity and introspection, solidifying his status as an important figure in Japanese literature. more

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