How to Live Japanese Quotes

“Rikyū called his aesthetic philosophy wabi (侘び) and sabi (寂び). Wabi refers to modest circumstances. Rikyū encouraged his followers to seek quiet satisfaction in less than opulent surroundings, and to find beauty in the modest beauty that shines more in contrast to its seemingly shabby environment. Sabi refers to internal quiet and peace. Rikyū proposed that true appreciation of beauty is borne out of the person’s quiet contentment, rather than avarice.”
― Yutaka Yazawa, How to Live Japanese

“We continued to seek private happiness and contentment in the modesty and quietness which are, with a little effort, available to all, not just the rich and powerful.”
― Yutaka Yazawa, How to Live Japanese