John Wain quotes

How much of our literature, our political life, our friendships and love affairs, depend on being able to talk peacefully in a bar! (John Wain)
Poetry is to prose as dancing is to walking. View quote
John Wain
This book - amber-clear, cool and with a good head - deserves a thoughtful swig even from people who never drink. View quote
John Wain
The lesson is that dying men must groan; And poets groan in rhymes that please the ear. View quote
John Wain

John Wain

Occupation: English Poet
Born: March 14, 1925
Died: May 24, 1994
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: John Wain

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