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Michael McClure is an American poet born on October 20, 1932. His poetry is known for its unique linguistic style and experimental nature, which has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry.

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All Animal Bits Dies Doe Humanity Hurdle Impressionism Injustice Inspiration Knows

Famous Michael McClure Quotes

“Impressionism means taking inspiration directly from nature, trusting your senses rather than what you think you know.”

Thinking Knows Mean Inspiration Senses You Think You Know Impressionism

Author:Michael McClure

“My mind is lovely as a spruce, and I and those that love me make it mine.”

Mind Mines Lovely

Author:Michael McClure

“We are all trying to get the exact style of ouuselves.”

Trying Style

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“When you co-operate with an injustice, then a little bit of your spirit dies.”

Littles Spirit Dies Bits Little Bit Injustice

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“We are the hurdles we leap to be ourselves.”

Humanity Leap Hurdle

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“When a man does not admit that he is an animal, he is less than an animal. Not more but less.”

Men Doe Animal

Book:Lighting the corners: on art, nature, and the visionary : essays and interviews

Source: Lighting the corners: on art, nature, and the visionary : essays and interviews

About the Author

Born: October 20, 1932
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 6

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