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Literature 15 Years, 9 Months ago Karma: 22  
Just reading a wonderful and famous Japanese book written in the late Meiji period called "My Name is Cat" by Natsume Soseki.
It is a delightful insight into Japanese culture and thinking.
So many examples, but one comment I just read referred to the fact that Japanese people don't like to do anything "..which might be a nuisance to others..".
I love this as I think it typifies Japanese thinking and is one of the reasons it is so pleasant living in Japanese society.
 
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Re:Literature 15 Years, 9 Months ago Karma: -583  
That is a great book!
But a HUGE one!
I started it.. but only got through about a quarter of it..
You have inspired me to dig it out and try again!
 
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Last Edit: 2012/01/31 14:50 By samurai8.
 
Meaning of life is simply,"now" Not worry about past you cannot change it,Not worry about future it will simply arrive,Do very best for yourself,also all living creatures,
"Now" in this moment,this is all we have,Qunli Bond
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I must say that I am really enjoying all your posts, Samurai8.
You are a prolific writer and write so well!
I agree with 99.9% of what you say, too!

I also read a Musashi biography and The Book of Five Rings and they are two of my favorite books.

The Book of Five Rings can get a bit "out there" but is a must for martial artists!

Please, Samurai8, keep up your contributions.
I rarely post these days but I read ALL comments on the forum.
 
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Last Edit: 2012/01/31 14:51 By samurai8.
 
Meaning of life is simply,"now" Not worry about past you cannot change it,Not worry about future it will simply arrive,Do very best for yourself,also all living creatures,
"Now" in this moment,this is all we have,Qunli Bond
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