Sabi is the color of haikai. It is different from tranquility. For example, if an old man dresses up in armor and helmet and goes to the battlefield, or in colorful brocade kimono, attending (his lord) at a banquet, [sabi]… — Matsuo Basho Copy Share Image
![“Sabi is the color of haikai. It is different from tranquility. For example, if an old man dresses up in armor and helmet and goes to the battlefield, or in colorful brocade kimono, attending (his lord) at a banquet, [sabi] is like this old figure.” quote by Matsuo Basho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3f/matsuo-basho-7207_armor_sabi-is-the-color-of-haikai-it-is-differ_774447.jpg)