174 Quotes by Matsuo Bashō

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.A thicket of summer grassIs all that remainsOf the dreams and ambitionsOf ancient warriors.

On this roadwhere nobody else travelsautumn nightfall.

Here is a greedy man who keeps to himselfThe beautiful pears ripe in his garden.

Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.

This snowy morningThat black crow I hate so much. . .But he's so beautiful!

Inviting the wind to carrySalt waves of the sea,The pine tree of ShiogoshiTrickles all night long Shiny drops of moonlight.

The journey itself is my home.

Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.

Had I crossed the passSupported by a stick,I would have spared myselfThe fall from the horse.