Quotes by Sandburg, Carl

Poetry is the journal of a sea animal living on land, wanting to fly i >>

Poetry is the achievement of the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits. >>

Nothing happens unless first a dream. >>

Quotations about Poetry and Poets

A person born with an instinct for poverty. >>

Every old poem is sacred. >>

The job of the poet is to render the world -- to see it and report it >>

I have written some poetry that I don't understand myself.

Sandburg, Carl