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“And starward drifts the stricken world, Lone in unalterable gloom Dead, with a universe for tomb, Dark, and to vaster darkness whirled. (“The Testimony of the Suns”)”

Quote by George Sterling

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George Sterling

George Sterling was an American poet born on December 1, 1869, and died on November 17, 1926. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound depiction of natural landscapes. more

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“O Space and Time and stars at strife, How dreadful your infinity! Shrined by your termless trinity, How strange, how terrible, is life! (“The Testimony of the Suns”)”

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Book:The Testimony of the Suns, and Other Poems

Source: The Testimony of the Suns, and Other Poems

“Sometimes I remember that I can't always protect those I love." Under his fingers, her hair was soft and silky. She didn't try to tell him that he wasn't God, that he couldn't protect everyone. He knew that. But knowing and believing were two different things. What she did say succeeded in stopping his heart. "I wish you'd love me." Why?" Because then maybe you could protect me, too" Haunting sorrow whispered through her tone.”

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“As a breath on glass, - As witch-fires that burn, The gods and monsters pass, Are dust, and return. (“The Face of the Skies”)”

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Book:Sails and Mirage

Source: Sails and Mirage

“And fragile is thy tenure of this world Still haunted by the monstrous ghost of God. ("To Science")”

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“Within its gates I heard the sound Of winds in cypress caverns caught Of huddling tress that moaned, and sought To whisper what their roots had found. (“A Dream of Fear”)”

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Book:A Wine of Wizardry: And Other Poems

Source: A Wine of Wizardry: And Other Poems

“To anyone who took the trouble to look, I was plainly visible, but when people are expecting to see nothing, that is usually what they see.”

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Book:The Thirteenth Tale

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“I am quite serious when I say that I do not believe there are, on the whole earth besides, so many intensified bores as in these United States. No man can form an adequate idea of the real meaning of the word, without coming here.”

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