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“we shall know that we have begun to speak true by an increased hunger for true-speaking; we shall have the whole hunger only after we have given ourselves the first taste of it.”

Quote by Laura Riding

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Laura Riding
Laura Riding

Laura Riding, an influential American poet, was born on January 16, 1901, and passed away on September 2, 1991. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, considered a significant voice in 20th-century American poetry. more

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