Twelve Quotes by Kobayashi Issa

Don't weep, insects -- Lovers, stars themselves, Must part.

— Kobayashi Issa

Face of the spring moon- about twelve years old, I'd say.

— Kobayashi Issa

“This dewdrop world Is but a dewdrop world And yet —”

— Kobayashi Issa

Carrying a poppy he passes through the quarrel.

— Kobayashi Issa

Summer night-- even the stars are whispering to each other.

— Kobayashi Issa

“Never forget: we walk on hell, gazing at flowers.”

— Kobayashi Issa

Where there are humans, You'll find flies, And Buddhas.

— Kobayashi Issa

before the gate -- my walking stick's made a river of melting snow

— Kobayashi Issa

To the fuki plant, dandelions, and their kind that lie for long patiently under the fallen snow, comes the season of breezy spring. No…

— Kobayashi Issa

What a strange thing! to be alive beneath cherry blossoms.

— Kobayashi Issa

Don't worry, spiders, I keep house casually.

— Kobayashi Issa

In spring rain a pretty girl yawning.

— Kobayashi Issa