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Rita Dove Quotes

Rita Dove quotes about people

American Poet August 28, 1952

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For years, I had heard about the lack of interest in literature in the U.S. and I had complained about it. I failed to understand how people could fail to be moved by art. Rita Dove
The American Dream is a phrase we'll have to wrestle with all of our lives. It means a lot of things to different people. I think we're redefining it now. Rita Dove
People write me from all over the country, asking me, and sometimes even telling me, what they think a poet laureate should do. I found that immensely valuable. Rita Dove
Rita Dove quote: "I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic..."
I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it. Rita Dove
Rita Dove quote: "I didn't know writers could be real live people, because I..."
I didn't know writers could be real live people, because I never knew any writers. Rita Dove

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