Carl Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American writer and editor, best known for his poetry.
Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. Use this quote
Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during the moment. Use this quote
Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits. Use this quote
I've written some poetry I don't understand myself. Use this quote
We read Robert Browning's poetry. Here we needed no guidance from the professor: the poems themselves were enough. Use this quote
When I was writing pretty poor poetry, this girl with midnight black hair told me to go on. Use this quote
Poetry is a phantom script telling how rainbows are made and why they go away. Use this quote
The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect. Use this quote
I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth. Use this quote
When a nation goes down, or a society perishes, one condition may always be found; they forgot where they came from. They lost sight of what had brought them along. Use this quote
