"If there wasn't death, I think you couldn't go on."

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Source : In 'Observer' 9 November 1969

Stevie Smith

#Death Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Goes On Quotes

“Really, everything for me comes from "Manifestra." It was an incredible gift of a song; it really describes an important moment in my life.”

Source : Source: therumpus.net
“The way to learn about a writer is to read the text. Or texts.”
“Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final.”
“I didn't know dirty words could be done that artfully.”
“They were two lovely choices. One of them meant giving up every chance of a decent life forever...and the other one scared me out of my mind.”

Source : "Gateway". Book by Frederik Pohl, April 1977.
“Human life, the person is no longer perceived as a primary value to be respected and protected, especially if poor or disabled, if not yet useful - such as the unborn child - or no longer needed - such as the elderly.”
“As I get older I perceive Life has its tail in its mouth.”

Source : 1988 'Poet as Fisherman'.
“I would not be able to define my star power as I do not know what that is.”

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