“The technique of winning is so shoddy, the terms of winning are so ignoble, the tenure of winning is so brief; and the specter of the has-been-a shameful rather than a pitiable sight today-brings a sudden chill even to our sunlit moments.”
Quote by Louis Kronenberger
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Louis Kronenberger
Louis Kronenberger, born on December 9, 1904, in New York, USA, and passed away on April 30, 1980. He was a renowned American literary critic and poet, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into poetry. more
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