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“Words are shallow troughs for the deep water of the mind and it is only the fierce, the living, the simple, the clear, the angry mind which can overflow the troughs and go out over the mud, and over the grass, bearing the light of the sun on it like an angry shield.”

Quote by Kay Boyle

Book:Words That Must Somehow Be Said: Selected Essays, 1927-1984

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Words That Must Somehow Be Said: Selected Essays, 1927-1984

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Kay Boyle was an American writer born on February 19, 1902, and died on December 27, 1992. She is known for her extensive literary works and active participation in social activities. more

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