Essays in Idleness
by Yoshida Kenko · first published 2005
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Love to see classic Japanese literature on here ;) Can also recommend Sei Shonagon's Pillow Book, oshida Kenko's Essays in Idleness, and the Uji collection of medieval tales. This constitutes my life hack for decompression. Around 10-11 pm. Turn off everything. And focus your undivided attention on literature that has withstood the…
on “The Diary of Murasaki Shikibu (1007-1010)” ↗…seem to keep on growing more and more debased. I find that even among the splendid pieces of furniture built by our master cabinetmakers, those in the old forms are the most pleasing.” Tsurezuregusa (Essays in Idleness), Yoshida Kenkō 1330 - 1332 AD https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/28169/what-is-th... Congrats on joining the long, proud, ancient history of saying society is going to hell. — But as to…
on “Apple TV+ announces programming partnership with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai” ↗…or ‘trim the lamp wick,’ but people today say ‘raise it’ or ‘trim it.’ When they should say, ‘Let the men of the palace staff stand forth!’ they say, ‘Torches! Let’s have some light!’” Tsurezuregusa (Essays in Idleness), Yoshida Kenkō 1330 – 1332
on “IQ scores are falling and have been for decades (2018)” ↗> It is a fine thing when a man who thoroughly understands a subject is unwilling to open his mouth, and only speaks when he is questioned. Yoshida Kenko, Essays in Idleness
on “Why I Stopped Arguing with People” ↗