It rains during the morning. No visitors today. I feel lonely and amuse myself by writing at random. These are the words: Who mourns makes grief his … - Matsuo Bashō

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It rains during the morning. No visitors today. I feel lonely and amuse myself by writing at random. These are the words:
Who mourns makes grief his master.
Who drinks makes pleasure his master.

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About Matsuo Bashō

Matsuo Bashō (松尾芭蕉, 1644 – 28 November 1694) was a major Japanese poet, primarily known for his achievements in the haikai no renga and haiku (as it would become known later) forms, and his poetic diaries.

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Alternative Names: Matsuo Basho Matsuo Bashou Bashō Basho Bashou Matsuo Bashô Bashô 金作 甚七郎 甚四郎 俳聖 まつおばしょう
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