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“To conquer a piece of earth and make it as beautiful as one can dream of it being: That is art, too. A man cannot be separated from the earth. I come out of the garden every day feeling, oh, inspired in a way that one needs in order to convert the daily-ness of the life into something greater than that little life itself.”

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Stanley Kunitz
Stanley Kunitz

Stanley Kunitz was an American poet, born on July 29, 1905, and died on May 14, 2006. His poetry is known for its profound insights into human nature and unique style. more

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