The fact that Saigyo composed a poem that begins, "I shall be unhappy without loneliness," shows that he made loneliness his master. - Matsuo Bashō

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The fact that Saigyo composed a poem that begins, "I shall be unhappy without loneliness," shows that he made loneliness 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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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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