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Quote by Leonard Cohen
I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a

I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. Its for others its for others to use. – Leonard Cohen

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Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. – Leonard Cohen

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And most people have a woman in their heart, most men have a woman in their heart and most women have a man in their heart. – Leonard Cohen

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