Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought.

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"The journey itself is home."

- Matsuo Basho

New Beginnings

"The temple bell stops but I still hear the sound coming out of the flowers."

- Matsuo Basho

Presence

"There is nothing you can see that is not a Bashoflower; there is nothing you can think that is not the moon."

- Matsuo Basho

Philosophy

"Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home."

- Matsuo Basho

Philosophy

"Everyday is a journey, and the journey itself is home."

- Matsuo Basho

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

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"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

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"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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