Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. – Leonard Cohen
And most people have a woman in their heart, most men have a woman in their heart and most women have a man in their heart. – Leonard Cohen
Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true. – Leonard Cohen
I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. Its for others its for others to use. – Leonard Cohen