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    Mary Oliver about Poetry

    Poetry isn't a profession it's a way of life. It's an empty basket you put your life into it and make something out of that.

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    Quotes By Mary Oliver

    • Work

      I simply do not distinguish between work and play.

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      It's very important to write things down instantly or you can lose the way...

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      To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is...

    Quotes About Poetry

    • William Rose Benet

      Who writes poetry imbibes honey from the poisoned lips of life.

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      My opinion is that a poet should express the emotion of all the ages and...

    • Judith Rodriguez

      I write poetry in order to live more fully.

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