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Quote by John Ashbery

“until only infinity remained of beauty”

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John Ashbery is an influential American poet born on July 28, 1927. Known for his innovative poetry style and rich imagination, his work has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry. more

“That is the simple secret of happiness. Whatever you are doing, don’t let past move your mind; don’t let future disturb you. Because the past is no more, and the future is not yet. To live in the memories, to live in the imagination, is to live in the non-existential. And when you are living in the non-existential, you are missing that which is existential. Naturally you will be miserable, because you will miss your whole life.”

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Author:Rajneesh

“I changed the past by walking back into it.”

Past Changed Walking

Author:Sapphire

“The wildest hath not such a heart as you. Run when you will, the story shall be changed: Apollo flies, and Daphne holds the chase; The dove pursues the griffin; the mild hind Makes speed to catch the tiger; bootless speed, When cowardice pursues and valour flies.”

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Book:The New Oxford Shakespeare: The Complete Works

Source: The New Oxford Shakespeare: The Complete Works

“Wherefore was I to this keen mockery born? When at your hands did I deserve this scorn? Is't not enough, is't not enough, young man, That I did never, no, nor never can, Deserve a sweet look from Demetrius' eye, But you must flout my insufficiency?”

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Book:The Complete Works of William Shakspeare

Source: The Complete Works of William Shakspeare

Quote by John Ashbery

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