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Quotes about japanese-culture

Japanese culture is a rich tapestry woven from centuries of tradition, innovation, and a profound appreciation for the beauty in simplicity. It represents a harmonious blend of ancient customs and modern advancements, where the past and present coexist in a delicate balance. This cultural ethos is often encapsulated in the concept of "wabi-sabi," which finds beauty in imperfection and transience. People are drawn to quotes about Japanese culture because they offer insights into a way of life that values mindfulness, respect, and the pursuit of harmony. These quotes often reflect themes of resilience, tranquility, and the deep connection between nature and humanity. They resonate with those seeking wisdom and inspiration, providing a window into a world where every moment is cherished and every experience is an opportunity for growth. Whether it's the serene elegance of a tea ceremony or the vibrant energy of a bustling city, Japanese culture invites us to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the everyday. Through these quotes, we can explore the timeless lessons and philosophies that continue to influence and inspire people around the globe.

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In Giappone poi, che in qualche modo, anclhe nella maniera meno diretta, rappresenta lo stato, quindi l'imperatore , è investito in maniera maggiore o minore d'un carattere nettamente numinoso. Dinnanzi a lui ci si inchina profondamente, passandogli vicino si guarda per terra, magari tirando su col fiato con quel caratteristico sibilo che indica imbarazzo e reverenza, definito da Pierre Loti “un sifflement de vipère”.
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[...] il muso detto shiran-kao, faccia di chi non sa nulla.
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This reticence has little to do with trying to protect oneself and everything to do with trying to protect others from one’s problems, which shouldn’t be theirs; it’s one reason Japan is so confounding to foreigners, as its people faultlessly sparkle and attend to one another in in public, while often seeming passive and unconvinced of their ability to do anything decisive at home.
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But it speaks for an inner world— and again this is evident in Murakami— that sits in a different dimension from the smooth-running, flawlessly attentive, and all but anonymous machine that keeps public order moving forward so efficiently in Japan.
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We hope that general readers with an interest in Japan will find in these accounts of fieldwork a wide spectrum of illustrations of the grassroots realities of everyday life in contemporary Japanese communities, companies, institutions, and social movements.
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There is no geometry here; or rather there is a secret, infinitely non-Eucledian and subtle geometry, a secret harmony that the mind seizes before the intelligence.
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The highest goal is not distinctions, but synthesis and harmony.
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In attesa della venuta di un universo di felicità assoluta e uniti da un unico interesse maledetto, sognavano un semplice assioma. Sognavano il giorno in cui quello dell'amore di un uomo per un altro uomo avrebbe capovolto il vecchio assioma dell'amore di un uomo per una donna.
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If it has not been invented in Japan, then it has not been invented anywhere else.
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The law is an accumulation of tireless attempts to block a man's desire to change life into an instant of poetry. Certainly it would not be right to let everybody exchange his life for a line of poetry written with a splash of blood. But the mass of men, lacking valor, pass away their lives without ever feeling the least touch of such a desire.
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