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Yoshida Kenkō on Fame

1283–1350 Japan

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The truly enlightened man has no learning, no virtue, no accomplishments, no fame.

Tsurezuregusa (1330)

Fame, moreover inspires backbiting. It does no good whatsoever to have one's name survive. A craving after fame is next foolish.

Tsurezuregusa (1330)

So much for those that set their deluded hearts on Fame and Profit. All things are Nothing—unworthy of speech, unworthy of desire.

Tsurezuregusa (1330)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Yoshida Kenkō (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.