True beauty could be discovered only by one who mentally complete the incomplete.
Kakuzō Okakura, The Book of Tea
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[Tea-masters] have given emphasis to our natural love of simplicity, and shown us the beauty of humility. In fact, through their teachings tea has entered the life of the people.
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