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Theodore Roethke was an American poet known for his deep emotions and rich imagination. His poetry often explores themes of human emotion and the natural world, enjoying great popularity among readers.

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Famous Theodore Roethke Quotes

“In a dark time, the eye begins to see.”

Inspirational Wisdom Grief Understanding Oneself And Others

Author:Theodore Roethke

“What's freedom for? To know eternity.”

Love Life Inspirational Freedom Eternity Inspirational Love Motivational Inspirational

Author:Theodore Roethke

“A wave of Time hangs motionless on this particular shore. I notice a tree, arsenical grey in the light, or the slow Wheel of the stars, the Great Bear glittering colder than snow, And remember there was something else I was hoping for.”

Inspirational Time Snow North Star Big Dipper

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.”

People Inspirational Needs Faith Impossible Teaching Positive Thinking Impossibility Impossible Things Reinvention Possible And Impossible

Book:On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose

Source: On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose

“A lively understandable spirit Once entertained you. It will come again. Be still. Wait.”

Inspirational Stills Spirit Waiting Lively

Book:On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose

Source: On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose

About the Author

Born: May 25, 1908
Died: August 1, 1963
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 180

Books & Sources

Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

The Collected Poems of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

On Poetry and Craft: Selected ProseRelated source material

Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke, 1943-63Related source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

The Collected PoemsRelated source material

On Poetry and Craft: Selected Prose of Theodore RoethkeRelated source material

The Lost Son & Other PoemsRelated source material

The achievement of Theodore Roethke: a comprehensive selection of his poemsRelated source material

Words for the Wind: The Collected VerseRelated source material

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