e. e. cummings Quotes

E. E. Cummings was an American poet, essayist, and playwright known for his distinctive use of lowercase letters, unusual syntax, and innovative language in his poetry. His works have had a significant impact on modern poetry.

I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than te... -e. e. cummings

I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.

e. e. cummings , Poet

Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Be of love a little more careful than of anything.... -e. e. cummings

Be of love a little more careful than of anything.

e. e. cummings , Poet

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.

e. e. cummings , Poet
The most wasted of all days is one without laughte... -e. e. cummings

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Discovering the context

This quote emphasizes the significance of laughter and humor in daily life. It suggests that a day lacking laughter is considered to be wasted or less fulfilling.

Humanity I love you because when you're hard up yo... -e. e. cummings

Humanity I love you because when you're hard up you pawn your intelligence to buy a drink.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Knowledge is a polite word for dead but not buried... -e. e. cummings

Knowledge is a polite word for dead but not buried imagination.

e. e. cummings , Poet

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Unbeing dead isn't being alive.... -e. e. cummings

Unbeing dead isn't being alive.

e. e. cummings , Poet
The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.... -e. e. cummings

The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.

e. e. cummings , Poet
I imagine that yes is the only living thing.... -e. e. cummings

I imagine that yes is the only living thing.

e. e. cummings , Poet
It takes courage to grow up and become who you rea... -e. e. cummings

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Discovering the context

Acknowledges the process of personal growth and self-discovery during adolescence and beyond, emphasizing that embracing one's true identity and potential requires courage to navigate the challenges, expectations, and societal pressures that can hinder individual authenticity and self-expression.

At least the Pilgrim Fathers used to shoot Indians... -e. e. cummings

At least the Pilgrim Fathers used to shoot Indians: the Pilgrim Children merely punch time clocks.

e. e. cummings , Poet
Kisses are a better fate than wisdom.... -e. e. cummings

Kisses are a better fate than wisdom.

e. e. cummings , Poet

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