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Quote by Jose Emilio Pacheco

“I keep thinking That poetry is something else: A form of love that exists only in silence, In a secret place between two people, Almost always between two strangers”

Quote by Jose Emilio Pacheco

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Jose Emilio Pacheco

Jose Emilio Pacheco, a renowned Mexican poet, was born on June 30, 1939, and passed away on January 26, 2014. His poetry, deeply influenced by the Latin American literary tradition, is known for its unique style and profound content. more

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