"Regarding R. H. Blyth: Blyth is sometimes perilous, naturally, since he's a high-handed old poem himself, but he's also sublime - and who goes to poetry for safety anyway."

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Source : Reginald Horace Blyth (1995). “The genius of haiku: readings from R.H. Blyth on poetry, life, and Zen”

Reginald Horace Blyth

#Safety Quotes #Poetry Quotes #Sublime Quotes

“A humanitarian is always a hypocrite.”
“Your dresses should be tight enough to show you're a woman and loose enough to show you're a lady.”
“To retain his dignity, an artist must live in opposition. He must be critical of his country. If not, then he is worthless.”
“My parents have seen their ups-and-downs but are still married after 40 years, so that's something.”

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“It can be really frightening for young people to see their parents fighting. Remember, you're not alone and there are people out there who can support you.”
“By nature, I am not an optimist, though I try to act as if I am.”
“I always knew that I'd probably do something in the arts.”
“My style hasn't changed much in all these sixty years. I still use, most of the time, existing light and try not to push people around. I have to be as much a diplomat as a photographer. People don't often take me seriously because I carry so little equipment and make so little fuss... I never carried a lot of equipment. My motto has always been, "Keep it simple".”

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