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Quote by W. H. Auden

“Music is the best means we have of digesting time.”

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W. H. Auden was a prominent 20th-century poet, celebrated for his innovative and influential poetry. His works frequently delve into themes of love, politics, and the human experience, and he is a pivotal figure in the literary movement known as New Criticism. Born on February 21, 1907, in York, England, Auden passed away on September 29, 1973. more

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“As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.”

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“Well, I met Sandy Bullock at an awards thing a couple years ago, and she said to me, “If I were gay, you’d be the one.” I said, “I’m there!””

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“Don’t you think there’s a problem when we live in a society that considers a woman’s greatest accomplishment being pretty for a man?”

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