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Peter Levitt, born on September 2, 1946, is a renowned American poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has won him a wide audience.

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All Chinese Poetry Han Shan Hanshan Hermits Mountains Nature Solitude Breaths Breeze Cold Mountain

Famous Peter Levitt Quotes

“In the midst of a thousand clouds and countless waters there is an idle person. By day, he roams the green mountains, at night, he returns to sleep beneath the cliff. Quickly, the seasons pass in serenity, with no worldly bonds. How joyful! What does he depend upon? Quiet, like a large autumn river.”

Nature Solitude Quiet Mountains Hermits Introverts Chinese Poetry Han Shan Hanshan

Book:The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan

Source: The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan

“Beneath the moon, chilly winds blow through the pines as wisps of clouds arise. So many mountain ridges layer into each other for miles around! The valley stream is quiet and clear -- I'm not done with this boundless joy.”

Nature Solitude Mountains Hermits Cold Mountain Chinese Poetry Han Shan Hanshan

Book:The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan

Source: The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit Hanshan

“It's easy to die. Just give your breath back to the trees and the wind.”

Giving Dies Easy Tree Wind Breaths

Author:Peter Levitt

“Watermelons and Zen students grow pretty much the same way. Long periods of sitting till they ripen and grow all juicy inside, but when you knock them on the head to see if they're ready sounds like nothing's going on.”

Ifs Way Long Spiritual Spirituality Grows Sound Students Ready Periods Sitting Juicy

Author:Peter Levitt

“Before falling to the scythe the weeds enjoy a little breeze.”

Littles Fall Enjoy Weed Breeze Scythes

Author:Peter Levitt

About the Author

Born: September 2, 1946
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 5

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The Complete Cold Mountain: Poems of the Legendary Hermit HanshanRelated source material

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