philosopher

Shozo Kajima (real name: Shozo Kajima) was a poet, translator, and philosopher. He was a philosopher (Taoist) who practiced the teachings of Lao Tzu, and was known for living alone in the Ina Valley of Nagano Prefecture since 1990, immersing himself in nature. (Lao Tzu's famous quotes can be found here...).

Are you familiar with the French philosopher Alain? Alain worked as a high school teacher until his retirement, and then, until his death at the age of 83, he wrote many books and essays. Among them, his *On Happiness* (Propos sur le bonheur) is particularly noteworthy...