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Quote by Don Paterson

“Mediocre art is far worse than bad art. Bad art does not waste our time.”

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Don Paterson is a Scottish poet born in 1963. His work is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, and he is considered one of the most important poets of the contemporary era. more

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