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Richard Wilbur is an American poet renowned for his elegant style and profound themes. His works blend classical and modern elements, earning him the admiration of readers and critics alike.

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Famous Richard Wilbur Quotes

“Most women know that sex isgood for headaches.”

Knows Sex Headache

Author:Richard Wilbur

“We know what boredom is: it is a dull Impatience or a fierce velleity, A champing wish, stalled by our lassitude, To make or do. In the strict sense, of course, We invent nothing, merely bearing witness To what each morning brings again to light”

Knows Light Courses Wish Morning Witness Boredom Dull Fierce Strict Impatience Bearing Witness

Book:Collected Poems 1943-2004

Source: Collected Poems 1943-2004

“All that we do is touched with ocean, and yet we remain on the shore of what we know”

Knows Ocean Touched Shore

Book:Collected Poems 1943-2004

Source: Collected Poems 1943-2004

About the Author

Born: March 1, 1921
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 33

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Collected Poems 1943-2004Related source material

Poems of Richard WilburRelated source material

Conversations with Richard WilburRelated source material

Collected Poems, 1943-2004Related source material

Opposites, More Opposites, and a Few DifferencesRelated source material

The School for HusbandsRelated source material

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