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Quotes by

Marianne Moore

My father used to say superior people never make long visits. – Marianne Moore

Superior people never make long visits. – Marianne Moore

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion of trust can make trust. – Marianne Moore

Poetry is all nouns and verbs. – Marianne Moore

I see no reason for calling my work poetry except that there is no other category in which to put it. – Marianne Moore

Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads. – Marianne Moore

Beauty is everlasting And dust is for a time. – Marianne Moore

Originality is… a by-product of sincerity. – Marianne Moore