Kakuzo Okakura

Kakuzo Okakura (1862-1913), pen name Tanshin, was a Japanese art critic and philosopher. He is known for his attempts to protect and restore Japanese traditional art forms.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.
• One say Soshi was walking on the bank of a river with a friend. 'How delightfully the fishes are enjoying themselves in the water!,' exclaimed Soshi. His friend spake to him thus: 'You are not a fish; how do you know that the fishes are enjoying themselves?' 'You are not myself,' returned Soshi; 'how do you know that I do not know that the fishes are enjoying themselves?'

Vivekananda