Though little skilledI do not playto please another’s ear.I play just for myselfand sing to give sustenance to my own heart.from Hōjōki, by Kamo-no-Chōmei (written 1212) 1. The moral system of our society demands that each person pay attention to, and take action on, issues that do not directly affect the person in question.
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Though little skilledI do not playto please another’s ear.I play just for myselfand sing to give sustenance to my own heart.from Hōjōki, by Kamo-no-Chōmei (written 1212) 1. The moral system of our society demands that each person pay attention to, and take action on, issues that do not directly affect the person in question.