A classic is classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness.
EZRA POUNDGenius is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one, and the man of talent sees two or three, plus the ability to register that multiple perception in the material of his art.
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What matters is not the idea a man holds, but the depth at which he holds it.
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Either move or be moved.
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The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension.
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The artist is always beginning. Any work of art which is not a beginning, an invention, a discovery is of little worth.
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A slave is one who waits for someone to come and free him.
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Rhythm must have meaning.
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The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet black bough.
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To say that a state cannot pursue its aims because there is no money, is like saying that an engineer cannot build roads, because there are no kilometers.
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A man of genius has a right to any mode of expression.
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A civilized man is one who will give a serious answer to a serious question. Civilization itself is a certain sane balance of values.
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The only thing one can give an artist is leisure in which to work. To give an artist leisure is actually to take part in his creation.
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Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.
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Fundamental accuracy of statement is the ONE sole morality of writing.
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The art of letters will come to an end before A.D. 2000. I shall survive as a curiosity.
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If a man isn’t willing to take some risk for his opinions, either his opinions are no good or he’s no good.
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