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Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things.


Kakuzō Okakura

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KAKUZō OKAKURA I am blessed.
I am beautiful.
I am great.
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In vastness of clouds hid from thy sight
That yet...
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To see oursels as others see us!
It wad frae monie a b...
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