Quotes from Matsuo Bashō November 4, 2016 saren Basho, Haiku Quotes 0 Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. Before enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. After enlightenment, chopping wood and carrying water. Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it. Previous postNext post Post by saren A digital tinkerer since Mosaic.