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Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight
Japanese Calligraphy Print

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七転八起 is a Japanese proverb that conveys the vicissitudes of life, meaning “seven times down eight times up.” In the background is the Enso (Zen Circle), which also represents the cycles of life.

Some would more naturally translate 七転八起 into English as “Always rising after a fall or repeated failures” or compare it to the English, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

The first Kanji is literally “7.” The second means “fall down” (sometimes this Kanji means “turn around,” “revolve,” or “turn over,” but in this case, it means “fall”). The third is “8.” And the last is “get up,” “rouse,” or “rise.”

Basically, if you fail 7 times, you should recover from those events and be prepared to rise an 8th time. This also applies if it is the world or circumstances that knock you down seven times...
...just remember that you can bounce back from any adversity.

This is Japanese Kanji artwork printed on specially-prepared handmade paper. Each sheet is unique with natural fibers and husks embedded. Only the best, hand-selected pieces are used for these prints.

To make it easy for you, these prints are done in standard picture frame sizes in the USA. Get a coupon and head to Michaels to pick out the perfect frame for this piece. 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, and huge poster-sized 24x36 fine art prints are available. Contact me if you need a different size.

Upon request, I can make minor changes to the layout (such as the background or signature stamps) before I print your giclée.