“Children play earnestly as if it were work. But people grow up, and they work with a sorrow upon them. It's duty.”
Quote by Mary Oliver
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Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is a renowned American poet, born on September 10, 1935. Her poetry is known for its profound depiction of the natural world and delicate insights into life. Oliver's style is simple and direct, which has won her a wide audience. more
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“In the glare of your mind, be modest. And beholden to what is tactile, and thrilling.”
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“When loneliness comes stalking, go into the fields, consider the orderliness of the world.”
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“It is the nature of stone to be satisfied. It is the nature of water to want to be somewhere else.”
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