One loses joy and happiness in the attempt to possess them.

Masanobu Fukuoka

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Topic

Seeking happiness Seeking Happiness Letting go

Author

Masanobu Fukuoka

Source

The One-Straw Revolution

Statement Type

Paradox Zen koan

Language

Japanese

Time

1975 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Farmer Philosopher

From

Japan Asia

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Original Citation

Fukuoka, Masanobu. Shizen Nōhō: Wara Ippon no Kakumei (自然農法 わら一本の革命) [One-Straw Revolution]. 1975.

Current Citation

Fukuoka, Masanobu. The One-Straw Revolution [Shizen Nōhō: Wara Ippon no Kakumei (自然農法 わら一本の革命).] Translated by Larry Korn, Chris Pearce and Tsune Kurosawa. NYRB Classics, 2009

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