Plants, stones, utensils, each thing has its individual…
““Plants, stones, utensils, each thing has its individual feelings, similar to those of men,” Bashō wrote.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Every object, from plants to stones, possesses its own feeling akin to human emotions.
In simple terms: All things have a subtle inner life.
Key Takeaway
Respect the sentience of all matter.
Themes
interconnectedness
animism
respect
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- gardening
- art
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy of mind
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sense a stone’s “feeling”?
- What responsibilities arise from this view?
A Different Perspective
May anthropomorphize non‑sentient objects.