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Edith Södergran was a Finnish poet known for her unique poetic style and profound insights into nature. Her works are filled with praise for life, love, and nature, as well as explorations of the meaning of human existence.

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All Cat Garden Sofas Sunny Wish World Adamant Arms Beautiful Blue

Famous Edith Södergran Quotes

“Of all our sunny world, i wish only for a garden sofa where a cat is sunning itself”

World Wish Garden Cat Sunny Sofas

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

“Of all our sunny world I wish only for a garden sofa where a cat is sunning itself. There I should sit with a letter at my breast, a single small letter. That is what my dream looks like.”

World Should Looks Dream Wish Garden Cat Letters Breasts Sunny Sofas

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

“My self-confidence comes from the fact that I have discovered my own dimensions. It does not behoove me to make myself smaller than I am.”

Doe Self Facts My Own Self Confidence Dimensions

Author:Edith Södergran

“The inner fire is the most important thing mankind possesses.”

Inspirational Important Inspiring Creativity Fire Mankind Important Things Ideas And Creativity

Author:Edith Södergran

“That the stars are adamant everyone understands— but I won’t give up seeking joy on each blue wave or peace below every gray stone.”

Giving Joy Stars Giving Up Stones Blue Wave Seeking Gray Adamant Won't Give Up I Won't Give Up

Author:Edith Södergran

“I don't create poetry, I create myself, for me my poems are a way to me.”

Way Poetry

Author:Edith Södergran

“I have a luck cat in my arms, it spins threads of luck. Luck cat, luck cat, make for me three things: make for me a golden ring, to tell me that I am lucky; make for me a mirror to tell me that I am beautiful; make for me a fan to waft away my cumbersome thoughts. Luck cat, luck cat, spin for me some news of my future!”

Beautiful Three Fans Arms Lucky News Cat Mirrors Luck Rings Golden Thread Three Things My Future I Am Beautiful

Book:Complete Poems

Source: Complete Poems

About the Author

Born: April 4, 1892
Died: June 24, 1923
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 7

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