"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought."
"Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water."
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Source: Matsuo Basho (2006). “Narrow Road to the Interior”, p.17, Shambhala Publications
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