Sake Quote by Shunryu Suzuki Download Open image “We do not exist for the sake of something else. We exist for the sake of ourselves.” — Shunryu Suzuki ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Sake
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The point we emphasize is strong confidence in our original nature. — Shunryu Suzuki Copy Share Image
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