. Russian poet novelist and literary translator
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In every generation there has to be some fool who will speak the truth as he sees it. Go to Quote / Comment
What is laid down, ordered, factual is never enough to embrace the whole truth: life always spills over the rim of every cup. Go to Quote / Comment
I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. Go to Quote / Comment
As far as modern writing is concerned, it is rarely rewarding to translate it, although it might be easy. Translation is very much like copying paintings. Go to Quote / Comment
Art has two constant, two unending concerns: It always meditates on death and thus always creates life. All great, genuine art resembles and continues the Revelation of St John. Go to Quote / Comment