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My Pillow Book

Written by Sen no Rikyu, this book is a compilation of his thoughts and insights, reflecting the cultural and philosophical landscape of Japan during the Edo period. It includes discussions on tea ceremony, Zen Buddhism, and the aesthetics of everyday life, offering a unique perspective on the mind and spirit of the time. more

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Alice Hegan Rice
Alice Hegan Rice

Alice Hegan Rice was an American novelist born on January 11, 1870, and died on February 10, 1942. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights. more

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“Just as a pool of water cannot reflect the sky overhead when it is restless and disturbed, so we can never get a perfect vision of the Divine, and show it to others when we are disturbed with human thoughts and personal problems. It is only when we are quite still and receptive that God can think His thoughts into us and use us for His purposes.”