Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Randall Jarrell Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: May 6, 1914
  • Died: Oct 14, 1965

Randall Jarrell was an American poet, literary critic, children's author, essayist, novelist, and the 11th Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, a position that now bears the title Poet Laureate.

I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry. poetry

The people who live in a golden age usually go around complaining how yellow everything looks. age

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

6 other wisdom & wit from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo