Lucille Clifton Quotes

People wish to be poets more than they wish to write poetry, and that's a mistake. One should wish to celebrate more than one wishes to be celebrated.

Lucille Clifton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 27, 1936 - February 13, 2010

Topics

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America's commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of NATO is a sacred obligation in our view - a sacred obligation not just for now, but for all time.

Joe Biden

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Late summer is perfect for classic mysteries - think of Raymond Chandler's hot Santa Anas and Agatha Christie's Mediterranean resorts - while big ambitious works of nonfiction are best approached in September and early October, when we still feel energetic and the grass no longer needs to be cut.

Michael Dirda

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Do Tasmanian devils really exist?

Tom Cochrane

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Richard Avedon is a true genius of photography and one of the greatest artists of our time.

Donatella Versace

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It is well for us that we are born babies in intellect. Could we understand half what mothers say and do to their infants, we should be filled with a conceit of our own importance, which would render us insupportable through life.

Augustus Hare

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My first walk illegally at 20 years old was between the towers of Notre Dame.

Philippe Petit

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Brando's a family friend. His mother gave my father a shot to be in a play at the Omaha Community Playhouse. That was the first production he was in.

Peter Fonda

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While pimples are not as simple as too much milk or sugar in your diet, both have a significant impact. Nutritional deficiencies as well as excesses can worsen acne.

Mark Hyman

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I've known elephants with broken hearts, others with depression.

Mark Shand

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One of the commitments that I personally have now is to a diverse approach to buying businesses, and the operation of those businesses.

Julius Erving

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Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.

Henri Frederic Amiel

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I think Batman has the Wolverine problem. I think he's overexposed.

Greg Rucka

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