Quote by David Lehman
Poetry criticism at its worst today is mean in spirit and spiteful

Poetry criticism at its worst today is mean in spirit and spiteful in intent, as if determined to inflict the wound that will spur the artist to new heights if it does not cripple him or her. – David Lehman

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