“Failure would only be if you had somewhere stopped growing. As far as I can see the whole duty of the artist is to keep on growing.”
Quote by May Sarton
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May Sarton
American poet, born on May 3, 1912, and died on July 16, 1995. Known for her profound psychological insights and delicate portrayals of natural landscapes, May Sarton's poetry has had a significant impact on contemporary poetry, earning her numerous literary awards. more
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