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Quote by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

“The state of the world calls out for poetry to save it.”

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti, born on March 24, 1919, is a renowned American poet whose works are known for their unique style and profound insights into social issues. more

“When things get tough, this is what you should do: Make good art. I'm serious. Husband runs off with a politician -- make good art. Leg crushed and then eaten by a mutated boa constrictor -- make good art. IRS on your trail -- make good art. Cat exploded -- make good art. Someone on the Internet thinks what you're doing is stupid or evil or it's all been done before -- make good art.”

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Author:Neil Gaiman

“There are some places you love with your heart, and there are some places that you love with your mind- the places that you love with both are called 'libraries'”

Mind Heart Love You Library Places You Love

Author:Frank Delaney

“Without question, love in its various permutations is what we need more of in this world. The idea that the concept of marriage will be sullied by same-sex marriage is ridiculous. Heterosexuals haven't been doing that well at it on their own.”

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Author:Hugh Hefner

“What an elder sees sitting; the young can't see standing.”

Young Sitting Standing Elders Standing Alone

Author:Gustave Flaubert

“I had to see and feel and be with the thing that I wanted to write about.”

Feels Writing Wanted

Author:Ernest Gaines

“The danger of lectures is that they create the illusion of teaching for teachers, and the illusion of learning for learners.”

Teacher Teaching Danger Illusion Lectures Learners

Author:Albert Camus

“All you have in life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name, then you'll never be happy. The thought will always lurk at the back of your mind that people don't trust you.”

People Ifs Mind May Life Is Names Loses Rich Reputation Don't Trust

Book:Losing my virginity: how I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my way

Source: Losing my virginity: how I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my way

Quote by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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