Author: George Oppen

Quotes

There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.

There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.

- George Oppen

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of sincerity.

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of sincerity.

- George Oppen

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

- George Oppen

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting clarity I have not and never did have any motive of poetry But to achieve clarity.

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting clarity I have not and never did have any motive of poetry But to achieve clarity.

- George Oppen

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