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Poet

American poet, born on August 23, 1868, and died on March 5, 1950. His poetry is known for its profound portrayal of ordinary people and unique insights into the life of the American Midwest.

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Famous Edgar Lee Masters Quotes

“I have known the silence of the stars and of the sea. And the silence of the city when it pauses, And the silence of a man and a maid, And the silence for which music alone finds the word.”

Men Stars Cities Silence Known Sea Pauses Maids

Book:Songs and Satires

Source: Songs and Satires

“The mind sees the world as a thing apart, And the soul makes the world at one with itself. A mirror scratched reflects no image— And this is the silence of wisdom.”

World Mind Soul Wisdom Silence Mirrors

Book:Spoon River Anthology

Source: Spoon River Anthology

“The tongue may be an unruly member-- But silence poisons the soul.”

May Soul Silence Members Tongue Poison Unruly

Book:Spoon River Anthology

Source: Spoon River Anthology

“There is the silence of age, too full of wisdom for the tongue to utter it in words intelligible to those who have not lived the great range of life.”

Wisdom Age Silence Intelligence Tongue Range

Book:Songs and Satires

Source: Songs and Satires

About the Author

Born: August 23, 1868
Died: March 5, 1950
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 48

Books & Sources

Spoon River AnthologyRelated source material

Spoon River Anthology: Literary Touchstone ClassicRelated source material

Songs and SatiresRelated source material

Antologia di Spoon RiverRelated source material

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