John Ciardi

Biography

Quotes

  • Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea.
  • It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions.
  • Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
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