Wisdom Quote by Matsuo Bashō — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“When a country is defeated, there remain only mountains and rivers, and on a ruined castle in spring only grasses thrive. I sat down on my hat and wept bitterly till I almost forgot time.”

“The ordinary man gets motivation from power and fame. The superior finds motivation in meaning and work itself.”

“I'm not young enough to know everything.”

“Give it air & let the scar on your soul reveal itself, because, like the body, it too was made to heal itself.”

“Those who try to juggle wisdom, power and greed, drop one of the balls, every time.”

“Respect, love, trust; Every such thing works both ways.If yeu want someone to respect yeu, yeu must respect that someone too.”

“It does not take much to make us realize what fools we are, but the little it takes is long in coming.”