“To say what or where we came from has nothing to do with what or where we came from. We do not come from there any more, but only from each word that proceeds out of the mouth of the unnamed. And yet sometimes it is our only way of pointing to who we are.”
Quote by W. S. Merwin
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W. S. Merwin
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
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