Quotes From "The Narrow Road To The Deep North And Other Travel Sketches" By

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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. Unknown
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It is only a barbarous mind that sees other than the flower, merely an animal mind that dreams of other than the moon. Unknown
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Had I crossed the pass Supported by a stick, I would have spared myself The fall from the horse. Unknown
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Here is a greedy man who keeps to himself The beautiful pears ripe in his garden. Unknown