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British poet known for her unique style and themes. Edith Sitwell was born on September 7, 1887, and died on December 9, 1964. Her poetry has had a profound impact on the literary world.

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Famous Edith Sitwell Quotes

“When we think of cruelty, we must try to remember the stupidity, the envy, the frustration from which it has arisen.”

Thinking Trying Remember Stupidity Envy Cruelty Frustration

Book:Taken Care Of: An Autobiography

Source: Taken Care Of: An Autobiography

“I may say that I think greed about poetry is the only permissible greed - it is, indeed, unavoidable.”

Thinking May Poetry Greed Poetry Is

Book:Selected Letters

Source: Selected Letters

“What is the special privilege of youth? It is, I think, the power of looking forward, the firm belief that the future holds something that is worth possessing, and that, therefore, one can let the present moment drop from one without regret and without fear.”

Thinking Moments Belief Special Youth Regret Privilege Firm Present Moment Looking Forward Possessing Firm Beliefs

Book:Edith Sitwell: fire of the mind : an anthology

Source: Edith Sitwell: fire of the mind : an anthology

“I have often wished I had time to cultivate modesty... but I am too busy thinking about myself.”

Thinking Time Busy Modesty Modest Too Busy Humility And Modesty

Author:Edith Sitwell

“I'm not the man to baulk at a low smell, I'm not the man to insist on asphodel. This sounds like a He-fellow, don't you think? It sounds like that. I belch, I bawl, I drink.”

Thinking Men Sound He Man Drink Lows Fellows Smell

Author:Edith Sitwell

About the Author

Born: September 7, 1887
Died: December 9, 1964
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 81

Books & Sources

Taken Care Of: An AutobiographyRelated source material

Edith Sitwell: fire of the mind : an anthologyRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

Selected LettersRelated source material

Green Song and Other PoemsRelated source material

A Poet's NotebookRelated source material

FaçadeRelated source material

Ser. Milton and the Augustan AgeRelated source material

The canticle of the rose: poems: 1917-1949Related source material

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