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As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.
As civilization advances, poetry almost necessarily declines.
Oh love will make a dog howl in rhyme.
Oh love will make a dog howl in rhyme.
If Galileo had said in verse that the world moved, the inquisition might have let him alone.
If Galileo had said in verse that the world moved, the inquisition might have let him alone.
It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.
It is in self-limitation that a master first shows himself.
Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.
Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.
The poet... may be used as a barometer, but let us not forget that he is also part of the read more
The poet... may be used as a barometer, but let us not forget that he is also part of the weather.
For florid prose, nor honied lies of rhyme,
Can blazon evil deeds, or consecrate a crime.
For florid prose, nor honied lies of rhyme,
Can blazon evil deeds, or consecrate a crime.
Poetry is not a profession, it is a destiny.
Poetry is not a profession, it is a destiny.
I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I read more
I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.
