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There's no escaping it-the world is full of lies. It is safest always to accept what one hears as if it were utterly commonplace and devoid of interest.

— Yoshida Kenkō Tsurezuregusa (1330)

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Even a false imitation of wisdom must be reckoned as wisdom.

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The most precious thing in life is its uncertainty.

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

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What a wonderfully unhurried feeling it is to live even even a single year in perfect serenity.

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

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