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Quote by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

“the poet like an acrobat climbs on rime to a high wire of his own making.”

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti, born on March 24, 1919, is a renowned American poet whose works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

“D'Alembert was always surrounded by controversy. ... he was the lightning rod which drew sparks from all the foes of the philosophes. ... Unfortunately he carried this... pugnacity into his scientific research and once he had entered a controversy, he argued his cause with vigour and stubbornness. He closed his mind to the possibility that he might be wrong.”

Mind Might Causes Possibility Research Sparks Lightning Foe Controversy Stubbornness Scientific Research

Author:Jean le Rond d'Alembert

“Going back to Hemingway's work after several years is like going back to a brook where you had often fished and finding the woods as deep and cool as they used to be.”

Years Used Findings Woods Used To Be Brooks

Author:Malcolm Cowley

“On Being Old. It's not nice but take comfort that you won't stay that way for ever.”

Way Nice Comfort Being Old

Author:J. P. Donleavy

“The inhabitants will always see both sides of an argument so long as it can result in a fight.”

Long Fighting Sides Results Argument Both Sides

Author:J. P. Donleavy

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