Quotes by : Sei Shōnagon

8. The Cat Who Lived in the PalaceThe cat who lived in the Palace had been awarded the head-dress of....

Sometimes a person who is utterly devoid of charm will try to create a good impression by using very....

Pleasing things: finding a large number of tales that one has not read before. Or acquiring the second....

In life there are two things which are dependable. The pleasures of the flesh and the pleasures of literature.....

I do wish men, when they're taking their leave from a lady at dawn, wouldn't insist on adjusting their....

27. TreesI shall say absolutely nothing about the spindle tree.

A palm-leaf carriage should move slowly, or else it loses its dignity.