The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.

The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.

You speak
As one who fed on poetry.

You speak
As one who fed on poetry.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess what is seen during read more

Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess what is seen during a moment.

It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.

It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.

To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.

To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.

Not much he kens, I ween, of woman's breast,
Who thinks that wanton thing is won by sighs.

Not much he kens, I ween, of woman's breast,
Who thinks that wanton thing is won by sighs.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion.

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.