古人の跡を求めず、 古人の求めたるの所を求めよ。 - Matsuo Bashō

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古人の跡を求めず、
古人の求めたるの所を求めよ。

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