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“He’s a pagan! I’m an artist! We’re naturally sympathetic!”

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Sidney Howard was an American playwright recognized for his dramatic works. Born on June 26, 1891, he made significant contributions to the American theater during his brief career. Howard's plays frequently addressed social and political issues, and he was celebrated for his innovative storytelling and character development. He passed away on August 23, 1939. more

“The poet, therefore, is truly the thief of fire. He is responsible for humanity, for animals even; he will have to make sure his visions can be smelled, fondled, listened to; if what he brings back from beyond has form, he gives it form; if it has none, he gives it none. A language must be found…of the soul, for the soul and will include everything: perfumes, sounds colors, thought grappling with thought”

Ifs Giving Soul Form Humanity Found Language Sound Animal Vision Fire Color Poet Responsible Thieves Perfume Grappling

Author:Arthur Rimbaud

“Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.”

Art Home Hurt Easier African American Urges Voyages Stay Positive Stay At Home

Book:The Essential Gwendolyn Brooks

Source: The Essential Gwendolyn Brooks

“Beauty belongs to the sphere of the simple, the ordinary, whilst ugliness is something extraordinary, and there is no question but that every ardent imagination prefers in lubricity, the extraordinary to the commonplace”

Imagination Simple Ordinary Extraordinary Spheres Ugliness Commonplace Ardent

Book:The 120 days of Sodom and other writings

Source: The 120 days of Sodom and other writings

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