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What is ironic is that Allen Ginsbergs importance was in its twili

What is ironic is that Allen Ginsbergs importance was in its twilight for so many years that it took his death to bring it to the front page. He electrified an entire world! – Rita Dove

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My father is a chemist, my mother was a homemaker. My parents instilled in us the feeling that learning was the most exciting thing that could happen to you, and it never ends. – Rita Dove

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I see a resurgence of interest in poetry. I am less optimistic about the prospects for the arts when it comes to federal funding. – Rita Dove

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People think celebrities dont have to worry about human things like sickness and death and rent. Its like youve traveled to this Land of Celebrity, this other country. – David Duchovny

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Death is the king of this world: Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet. – George Eliot

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I know Im drinking myself to a slow death, but then Im in no hurry. – Robert Benchley

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A friend said to me, Be glad for your troubles – they strengthen you. Well, if thats the truth, Im going to be so strong theyll have to beat me to death! – Sonia Johnson

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I always distrust people who know so much about what God wants them to do to their fellows. – Susan B. Anthony

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What little Jack does not learn, big John will never. – Proverb

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