Matsuo Bashō
... Matsuo Bashō (松尾 芭蕉?, 1644 – November 28, 1694), born Matsuo Kinsaku (松尾 金作?), then Matsuo Chūemon Munefusa (松尾 忠右衛門 宗房?), was the ...Famous quotes containing the words matsuo basho and/or basho:
“On my travels, stricken—
my dreams over the dry land
go on roving.”
—Matsuo Basho (1644–1694)
“Clouds now and again
give a soul some respite from
moon-gazing—behold.”
—Matsuo Basho (1644–1694)