Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Charles Simic
- Insomnia is an all-night travel agency with posters advertising faraway places.
- Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all others were making ships.
- If I believe in anything, it is in the dark night of the soul. Awe is my religion, and mystery is its church.
- I left parts of myself everywhere, The way absent-minded people leave Gloves and umbrellas Whose colors are sad from dispensing so much bad luck.
- One writes because one has been touched by the yearning for and the despair of ever touching the Other.
- For Emily Dickinson every philosophical idea was a potential lover. Metaphysics is the realm of eternal seduction of the spirit by ideas.
- The stars know everything, So we try to read their minds. As distant as they are, We choose to whisper in their presence.
- When people ask me how to find happiness in life I tell them, First learn how to cook.
- While you sit Like a rain puddle in hell Knitting the socks Of your life.
- Charles Simic, when asked what he thought of Slam Poetry events: “They are fun, but they have as much to do with poetry as Elvis Presley had to do with Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk”.
Charles Simic is a prominent American poet, essayist, and translator. He was born on May 9, 1938, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and emigrated to the United States with his family when he was a teenager. Simic is known for his distinctive style, characterized by concise and often surreal language that evokes a sense of mystery and wonder.
He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1990 for his collection “The World Doesn’t End.” Simic’s poetry often explores themes of memory, loss, and the absurdity of everyday life. His work is noted for its dark humor and profound insights into the human condition.
Aside from his poetry, Simic is a respected essayist and translator. He has translated the works of various Eastern European poets into English, introducing readers to the richness of their literary traditions.
Charles Simic’s contributions to American literature have made him a revered figure in the world of contemporary poetry. His writing continues to inspire and captivate readers with its vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes.
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