I have no wisdom, no skills, and no faith but I received strength, it tears the world apart. I shall break, a heavy wave, against its shores and a young wave will cover my trace.
CZESLAW MILOSZ
CZESLAW MILOSZ
Czeslaw Milosz on skills
Czeslaw Milosz72 quotes“I have no wisdom, no skills, and no faith but I received strength, it tears the world apart. I shall break, a heavy wave, against its shores and a young wave will cover my trace.”
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Czeslaw MiloszCzeslaw Milosz It is sweet to think I was a companion in an expedition that never ends.
Czeslaw MiloszCzeslaw Milosz I knew that I would speak in the language of the vanquished No more durable than old customs, family rituals, Christmas tinsel, and once a year the hilarity of carols.
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