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For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment in

For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment in regarding ones own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss. – Edward Dowden

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Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success. – Edward Dowden

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Poetry is a mere drug, Sir. – George Farquhar

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I have epiphanies all the time, because Im always thinking. Im a thinker. Im always writing poetry, Im always coming to conclusions. – Chrisette Michele

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Literature is a state of culture, poetry is a state of grace, before and after culture. – Juan Ramon Jimenez

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Poetry is a totally different art than film. – Stan Brakhage

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