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“Year's end, all corners of this floating world, swept.” quote by Matsuo Basho
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“Year's end, all corners of this floating world, swept.”

Matsuo Basho

About This Quote

Source Poem: Haiku, 17th century Japanese poetry

The year ends as all parts of the world are swept away, emphasizing impermanence.

In simple terms: Everything ends and is carried off.

Key Takeaway

Accept change and let go.

Themes

impermanence nature time

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life transitions
  • grief
  • travel
  • environmental awareness

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy transience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience endings?
  • What does the 'floating world' symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may feel too abstract for some readers.

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