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“One ventures, commits one's self, and if readers are not pleased, one can perhaps please one's self and earn that slender right to persevere.”

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Marianne Moore
Marianne Moore

American poet known for her unique modernist style and profound philosophical insights. Her poetry is concise and insightful, often exploring themes of nature, art, and the human condition. more

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