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Like a room without books

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Confanity

Unless it’s a room where books aren’t appropriate. Look, talk to Cicero. 仏作って魂入れず (Hotoke tsukutte tamashii irezu; “Making a Buddha; leaving out the soul”) Definition: Technically finishing something, but leaving out a vital element, even the most important part. Something … Continue reading →

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