“You never know / What opportunity / Is going to travel to you, / Or through you.”
Quote by Mary Oliver
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Mary Oliver
Mary Oliver is a renowned American poet, born on September 10, 1935. Her poetry is known for its profound depiction of the natural world and delicate insights into life. Oliver's style is simple and direct, which has won her a wide audience. more
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Source: Long Life: Essays and Other Writings
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“My work is loving the world.”
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Source: No Compromise: Selected Writings of Karl Kraus
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Source: Half-truths & One-and-a-half Truths: Selected Aphorisms