“You don't want to be victimized by your lesser talents.”
Quote by Gary Snyder
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Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder is an influential American poet born on May 8, 1930. His poetry, deeply influenced by nature and Zen Buddhism, is considered one of the leading figures in American environmental poetry. more
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