Quote#Wisdom
It (Teaism) is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a…
Quote byOkakura Kakuzō · 1863–1913
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Book of Tea.
English (original)
It (Teaism) is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt to accomplish something possible in this impossible thing we know as life.
— Okakura Kakuzō
You may also like
Tea is a work of art and needs a master hand to bring out its noblest qualities.
"The religion and culture of China are undoubtedly of Hindu origin. At one time in the single province of Loyang there were more than three thousand Indian monks and ten thousand Indian families to impress their national religion and art …
The scene was changed. It was a bark that slowly held its way, And o'er its lee the coast of France in the light of evening lay; And on its deck a lady sat, who gazed with tearful eyes Upon the fast receding hills that dim and distant rise.
What great Effects from slender Causes flow!
So All is diff’rent, and yet All is One.
But as well may you, when urging a man up-hill with a heavy load upon his back, and with your lash also upon his back, tell him, that be has nothing to do either with the load or the lash.
