“This is the secret: when I encounter myself on the page, I am shocked at how forceful I seem. On the page I am strong, because that is where I put my strength. On the page I am everything that I am not, because that is where I put myself. I am no longer whispering through the small skirted shape of a keyhole: the door is knocked down and the roof is blown off and I am aimed once more at the entire wide night.”
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Patricia Lockwood is an American poet known for her unique style and profound emotional expression. Born on April 27, 1982, she graduated from Columbia University and began her poetry career there. Her works often focus on personal identity, cultural phenomena, and social commentary, showcasing rich imagination and a unique perspective. more
“It was our weakness that drew the war out, not her strength.”
“I won’t lose hope. I won’t be broken.”
“Fear is what makes us human and it is in overcoming fear that we show our strength.”
“The weak will try to convince you that weakness is strength.”
“The Good things of life are gotten by Strength while the Great things of life are gotten by Grace.”