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" In my hometown, there are two brothers
with contrary characters.
One is clever and eloquent,
the other is foolish and silent.
The foolish one
seems to have all the time in the world.
The clever one
is always busy depleting his life. "

Ryōkan , Sky Above, Great Wind: The Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan


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Ryōkan quote : In my hometown, there are two brothers<br />with contrary characters.<br />One is clever and eloquent,<br />the other is foolish and silent.<br />The foolish one<br />seems to have all the time in the world. <br />The clever one<br />is always busy depleting his life.