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Quote by Denis Diderot
Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild.

Poetry must have something in it that is barbaric, vast and wild. – Denis Diderot

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The pit of a theatre is the one place where the tears of virtuous and wicked men alike are mingled. – Denis Diderot

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It is very important not to mistake hemlock for parsley, but to believe or not believe in God is not important at all. – Denis Diderot

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Some say they see poetry in my paintings I see only science. – Georges Seurat

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I think there are things in my story that have helped my creativity. Your father being killed, for instance, is one of the best things that could happen to a kid if hes going to write poetry or songs. – Roger Waters

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But I am not political in the current events sense, and I have never wanted anyone to read my poetry that way. – Diane Wakoski

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