“It is not in the world of ideas that life is lived. Life is lived for better or worse in life, and to a man in life, his life can be no more absurd than it can be the opposite of absurd, whatever that opposite may be.”
Quote by Archibald MacLeish
Work
Riders on the Earth: essays and recollections
This book is a compilation of various essays and memories, offering insights into the author's experiences and perspectives. more
Author
Archibald MacLeish
Archibald MacLeish was an American poet, playwright, and government official, born on May 7, 1892, and died on April 20, 1982. His poetry often addressed social and political issues, and he made significant contributions to both poetry and drama. more
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