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Matsuo Basho Quotes: Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water.
         

Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water.


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This page presents the quote "Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water.". Author of this quote is Matsuo Basho. This quote is about water, chopping, enlightenment, woods,.