Poetry is a form of mathematics, a highly rigorous relationship with words. – Tahar Ben Jelloun
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Poetry,—the language of the Imagination and the Passions,—the oldest and most beauteous offspring of Literature. – Frederick Hinde, Poetry, a lecture delivered in London on the evening of April 8
I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals cant read any poetry. – Randall Jarrell
Theres a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles. – Maureen OHara
I dont listen to a lot of new stuff. I just like the old stuff. Its all quite dramatic and atmospheric. Youd have an entire story in song. I never listen to, like, white music – I couldnt sing you a Zeppelin or Floyd song. – Amy Winehouse
So, basically, my view is I dont want to support the exploitation of animals, and within reason, I will do what I can to avoid it, but its not like its a religion for me. Its not like I consider Im polluted if somehow some bit of milk or cheese or something passes my lips. – Peter Singer
