Harvest moon: around the pond I wander and the night is gone.
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Year's end, all _x000D_ _x000D_ corners of this _x000D_ _x000D_ floating world, swept.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the transience of life and the cycle of existence.
Matsuo Basho's quote captures the essence of impermanence, where the end of the year symbolizes a time for reflection and renewal. The imagery of corners being swept evokes a sense of cleansing and preparation for new beginnings, reminding us that life is constantly in flux, and we must adapt and embrace changes as they come.
Themes
ImpermanenceReflectionRenewalChangeLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a New Year's Eve speech, one might quote Basho to inspire a sense of hope for the coming year.
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