" 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 grass
Is all that remains
Of the dreams and ambitions
Of ancient warriors. "

― Matsuo Bashō , The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches (Yuasa)