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“The ancestors are very much invested in the children, because the children are the ones who are going to continue the world that the ancestors made.”

Quote by Robert Bly

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Robert Bly, born on December 23, 1926, is a renowned American poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, which has had a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more

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