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F. R. Scott was a renowned Canadian poet, born on August 1, 1899, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and passed away on January 30, 1985. His poetry, characterized by its profound emotion and unique style, has had a profound impact on Canadian literature.

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Famous F. R. Scott Quotes

“The world is my country, the human race is my race. The spirit of man is my god, the future of man is my heaven.”

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Book:Leaving the Shade of the Middle Ground: The Poetry of F.R. Scott

Source: Leaving the Shade of the Middle Ground: The Poetry of F.R. Scott

“There are two miracles in Canadian history. The first is the survival of French Canada, and the second is the survival of Canada.”

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“Only in time of peace can the wastes of capitalism be tolerated.”

Waste Capitalism

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“Do nothing by halves which can be done by quarters.”

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Book:Leaving the Shade of the Middle Ground: The Poetry of F.R. Scott

Source: Leaving the Shade of the Middle Ground: The Poetry of F.R. Scott

“I have sat by night beside a cold lake And touched things smoother than moonlight on still water, But the moon on this cloud sea is not human, And here is no shore, no intimacy, Only the start of space, the road to suns.”

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Author:F. R. Scott

About the Author

Born: August 1, 1899
Died: January 30, 1985
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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Leaving the Shade of the Middle Ground: The Poetry of F.R. ScottRelated source material

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