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“You should never put the new antlers of a deer to your nose and smell them. They have little insects that crawl into the nose and devour the brain.”

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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