"It is confusing, because in this culture we really don't have anything that corresponds to geisha"
- Arthur Golden
About this Quote
This quote by Arthur Golden talks to the complexity of the geisha culture and its absence of acknowledgment in the Western world. The geisha culture is a distinct and elaborate part of Japanese culture, and it is not easily comprehended by those beyond it. Golden is suggesting that it is tough to understand the geisha culture because there is absolutely nothing in Western culture that is equivalent to it. He is suggesting that the geisha culture is so distinct and complex that it is tough to translate and understand. This quote highlights the significance of understanding and valuing different cultures, as well as the need to be open up to discovering them. It is necessary to recognize the differences in between cultures and to be happy to learn more about them in order to gain a much better understanding of the world.
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