“The greatest poverty is not to live In a physical world, to feel that one's desire Is too difficult to tell from despair.”
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Wallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens was an American poet known for his unique modernist style and philosophical reflections. His poetry often explores the connection between abstract concepts and everyday life, and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more
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