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“But I tend to think of the expressive part of me as rather tedious - never curious or responsive, but blind and self-serving.”

Quote by Mark Strand

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Mark Strand, born on April 11, 1934, was an influential American poet known for his concise and profound poetry. His works have won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and have been translated into many languages, enjoying widespread international acclaim. more

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Source: The Weather of Words: Poetic Invention