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Quote by John Ciardi

“Intelligence recognizes what has happened. Genius recognizes what will happen.”

Quote by John Ciardi

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John Ciardi was an American poet born on June 24, 1916, and died on March 30, 1986. Known for his clear and direct style of poetry, he had a profound impact on 20th-century American poetry. more

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