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Quote by Edith Sitwell
The poet speaks to all men of that other life of theirs that they

The poet speaks to all men of that other life of theirs that they have smothered and forgotten. – Edith Sitwell

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I have taken this step because I want the discipline, the fire and the authority of the Church. I am hopelessly unworthy of it, but I hope to become worthy. – Edith Sitwell

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Edith Sitwell
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