Yukio Mishima was the public name of Kimitake Hiraoka , a Japanese author and playwright.
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“By means of microscopic observation and astronomical projection the lotus flower can become the foundation for an entire theory of the universe and an agent whereby we may perceive Truth.”
Yukio Mishima
“If we value so highly the dignity of life, how can we not also value the dignity of death? No death may be called futile.”
“At no time are we ever in such complete possession of a journey, down to its last nook and cranny, as when we are busy with preparations for it.”