Kenneth Rexroth Quotes

The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, takes responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring and avoids it. Without the hidden conspiracy of goodwill, society would not endure an hour.

Against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense: The creative act.

I've had it with these cheap sons of bitches who claim they love poetry but never buy a book.

Making love with you Is like drinking sea water. The more I drink The thirstier I become, Until nothing can slake my thirst But to drink the entire sea.