Category Archives: Philosophy & Psychology

Shibumi

…(A)n ineffable quality…great refinement underlying commonplace appearances. Thus, on page 74 of my paperback copy of the book Shibumi, does the author, Trevanian (1931-2003), through the character General Kishikawa Takashi, begin to describe to young Nicholai Alexandrovitch Hel the nature … Continue reading

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The mystery of things

From Shakespeare’s King Lear:   No, no, no, no! Come, let’s away to prison: We two alone will sing like birds i’ the cage: When thou dost ask me blessing, I’ll kneel down, And ask of thee forgiveness: so we’ll … Continue reading

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