"I do not know how to make poems"

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Source : Henri Michaux (1968). “Selected Writings: The Space Within”, p.13, New Directions Publishing

Henri Michaux

“A true music, that is to say, spiritual, a music which may be an act of faith; a music which may touch upon all subjects without ceasing to touch upon God; an original music, in short, whose language may open a few doors, take down some yet distant stars.”
“After nearly 15 minutes of soul searching, I have heard the call. Nation, I will seek the office of the president of the United States. I am doing it!”
“Keep the problems of clients and prospects confidential. Divulge information only with their consent.”
“I love color. I'm enjoying trying all different shades. Makeup isn't something I've worn a lot of in my life.”
“Of course, your ideas can be stolen... I used to think it was immoral; now I think of it as a compliment... Ultimately, an idea isn't yours; it's only your take on something.”
“People like Ted Cruz, who has tried to position himself as the best second choice for [Donald] Trump supporters, wouldn't condemn him.”

Source : ""Morning Edition" with Steve Inskeep". "Morning Edition" with Steve Inskeep, www.npr.org. December 10, 2015.
“They used to have a fish on the menu that was smoked, grilled and peppered They did everything to this fish but pistol-whip it and dress it in Bermuda shorts.”
“The only thing that makes me put down a book is if the characters are boring, or the situations aren't fraught with the potential for some great change or I don't mind if an author torments his protagonist, but I do expect a decent payoff in the end.”

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