Noh - Plays

Plays

The current repertoire consist of approximately 250 plays, which can be divided according to a variety of schemes. The most common is according to content, but there are several other methods of organization.

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Famous quotes containing the word plays:

    Better to be despised and have a servant, than to be self-important and lack food.
    Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 12:9.

    RSV translation reads, “Better is a man of humble standing who works for himself than one who plays the great man but lacks bread.”

    For if he meets another cat he will kiss her in kindness.
    For when he takes his prey he plays with it to give it chance.
    Christopher Smart (1722–1771)

    He who plays advisor is no longer ambassador.
    Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)