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Quote by William Shenstone
Poetry and consumption are the most flattering of diseases. - Will

Poetry and consumption are the most flattering of diseases. – William Shenstone

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Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it. – William Shenstone

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strength
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William Shenstone
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The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate. – William Shenstone

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Letters
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I dont think poetry is something that can be taught. We can encourage young writers, but what you cant teach them is the very essence of poetry. – Robert Morgan

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[Poetry] feeds on the purest substance of the sentiments of the soul. It quenches its thirst with a nectar that has no dregs. – Alexandre Vinet (1797–1847)

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Poetry

Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation entered into by reading other poems. – John Barton

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Poetry says the things that I cant say. I read a lot, but I never write it. – Trevor McDonald

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