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Quote by Stanley Kunitz

“The ear writes my poems, not the mind.”

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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

Book:A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters: Intended for the Use of Schools and of Young Persons in General; But More Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices, and Plough-boys. To which are Added Six Lessons, Intended to Prevent Statesmen from Using False Grammar and from Writing in an Awkward Manner

Source: A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters: Intended for the Use of Schools and of Young Persons in General; But More Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices, and Plough-boys. To which are Added Six Lessons, Intended to Prevent Statesmen from Using False Grammar and from Writing in an Awkward Manner

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