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The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar, and is shocked by the unexpected: the eye, on the other read more

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar, and is shocked by the unexpected: the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Body Quotes,
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It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in read more

It takes little talent to see clearly what lies under one's nose, a good deal of it to know in which direction to point that organ.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Talent Quotes,
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Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I read more

Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Love Quotes,
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Learn from your dreams what you lack.

Learn from your dreams what you lack.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Dreams Quotes,
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Now is the age of anxiety.

Now is the age of anxiety.

by W. H. Auden Found in: Anxiety Quotes,
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