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Quote by W. S. Merwin

“Modern poetry, for me, began not in English at all but in Spanish, in the poems of Lorca.”

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W. S. Merwin is a renowned American poet, born on September 30, 1927. His poetry is known for its profound philosophy and unique style, which has won him a wide audience. more

“Given the reality of unintended parenthood and parental unhappiness, one would think that women and men who make the decision not to have children - who are deliberate and thoughtful about the choice to bring another person into the world - would be seen as less selfish than those who unthinkingly have children. Yet the stigma remains.”

Thinking Men World Children Persons Reality Would Be Choices Given Decision Men And Women Remains Selfish Thoughtful Unhappiness Parenthood Deliberate Stigma Parental

Author:Jessica Valenti

“The soldier had stamped my passport FAMILY in heavy black capital letters and I checked it now for reassurance and because I liked how fierce the word looked”

Black Letters Soldier Heavy Fierce Passports Reassurance

Author:Meg Rosoff

“We knew our strengths and played up our assets. But we couldn't see what made us unique enough for someone to really love us.”

Made Enough Unique Assets

Book:The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

Source: The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

“His kisses were gifts. He kissed with everything he had, with power and passion and hunger and love. He held nothing back, giving everything, exposing everything.”

Giving Passion Kissing And Love Hunger Exposing Gideon Cross Giving Everything

Book:The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

Source: The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

“Contentment and happiness didn't exist in my life for more than a few moments at a time, and they were really only illusionary. There was always something hidden. Lying in wait to spring up and ruin everything.”

Moments Lying Waiting Spring Ruins Contentment

Book:The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

Source: The Crossfire Series Books 1-3 by Sylvia Day

“The water is DEEP AND DARK AND DANGEROUS”

Water Dark Dangerous

Author:Mary Downing Hahn

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