“If we meet an honest and intelligent politician, a dozen, a hundred, we say they aren't like politicians at all, and our category of politicians stays unchanged; we know what politicians are like.”
Quote by Randall Jarrell
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A sad heart at the supermarket: essays & fables
This book presents a series of essays and fables that delve into the complexities of the human heart, touching upon various aspects of life and emotion. The essays and fables are crafted to reflect on the human condition, offering readers a contemplative and introspective journey through a variety of emotional landscapes. more
Author
Randall Jarrell
Randall Jarrell was an influential American poet, born on May 6, 1914, and died on October 14, 1965. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, considered a significant representative of American poetry in the 20th century. more
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