In the scenery of spring, nothing is better, nothing worse; The flowering branches are of themselves, some short, some long. - Ryōkan

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In the scenery of spring, nothing is better, nothing worse; The flowering branches are of themselves, some short, some long.

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About Ryōkan

Ryōkan (1758–1831) was an eccentric Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived in Echigo, Japan, as a hermit, most famous for his poetry and calligraphy.

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Alternative Names: Ryokan • Ryoukan
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Pourquoi me sentirais-je
Dans le besoin ?
Devant ma porte de broussailles,
La lune est là,
Les fleurs sont là.
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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.
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