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'THE FAULT OF HAVING TOO MUCH KNOWLEDGE'

February 18, 2021 by DAVID M KATZ in Dōgen, Alexander Pope

A 13th Century Zen master and poet seems to caution that too much formal training distracts writers and readers from the true meaning of the words.

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February 18, 2021 /DAVID M KATZ
Dōgen, Alexander Pope
Dōgen, Alexander Pope
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Three Quotes on Reticence

January 15, 2021 by DAVID M KATZ in Dōgen, Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki, Ezra Pound, Ludwig Wittgenstein

“…when you want to say something, reflect on it three times. If it is beneficial to both yourself and others, then say it. If it is not beneficial, remain silent.”

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January 15, 2021 /DAVID M KATZ
Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki, Dōgen, Ezra Pound, Ludwig Wittgenstein
Dōgen, Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki, Ezra Pound, Ludwig Wittgenstein
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