What is true happiness, really?

けれどもほんたうのさいはひは一体何だらう。

Kenji Miyazawa

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Kenji Miyazawa

Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) was a Japanese poet and children's author whose fantastical tales - including 'Night on the Galactic Railroad' and 'The Restaurant of Many Orders' - blend Buddhist philosophy with scientific wonder. Virtually unknown during his lifetime, he is now one of Japan's most beloved literary figures.

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Kenji Miyazawa's Other Quotes

What shall we discuss together from now on?

There can be no individual happiness until the whole world is happy.

Be not defeated by the rain, be not defeated by the wind.

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