InspiringQuotes

Matsuo Basho Quotes:

Ocupation: Poet

Life: 1644 - November 28, 1694

Birthday: 1644

Death: November 28

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.

- Matsuo Basho

topic: Men, Color, Dresses, Kimonos

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