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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

“Step off assuredly into the blank of your mind. Something will come to you.”

Mind Steps Crafts Blank

Book:Conversations with Richard Wilbur

Source: Conversations with Richard Wilbur

“It is true that the poet does not directly address his neighbors; but he does address a great congress of persons who dwell at the back of his mind, a congress of all those who have taught him and whom he has admired; they constitute his ideal audience and his better self.”

Mind Persons Doe Self Audience Taught Poet Ideals Congress Neighbor Addresses

Author:Richard Wilbur

“Caught Summer is always an imagined time. Time gave it, yes, but time out of any mind. There must be prime In the heart to beget that season, to reach past rain and find Riding the palest days Its perfect blaze.”

Mind Heart Past Perfect Summer Rain Seasons Caught Prime Riding Begets

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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