Things explain each other, not themselves.

Quote by George Oppen

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The situation of the Old Left was the theory of Socialist Realism, etc. It seemed...

The situation of the Old Left was the theory of Socialist Realism, etc. It seemed...

A pure mathematical series would be one in which each term is derived from the...

A pure mathematical series would be one in which each term is derived from the...

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of...

The first question at that time in poetry was simply the question of honesty, of...

There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.

There are situations which cannot honorably be met by art.

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

Truth, also is the pursuit of it.

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting...

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting...

A discrete series is a series of terms each of which is empirically derived, each...

A discrete series is a series of terms each of which is empirically derived, each...

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the Most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting...

Clarity, clarity, surely clarity is the Most beautiful thing in the world, A limited, limiting...

The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a...

The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a...

Maybe where there's clarity of air, there's clarity of thought.

Maybe where there's clarity of air, there's clarity of thought.

Mystification is simple; clarity is the hardest thing of all.

Mystification is simple; clarity is the hardest thing of all.

People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often...

People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often...

I don't think being honest will make life better.... It only makes life more transparent....but...

I don't think being honest will make life better.... It only makes life more transparent....but...

Appearance blinds, whereas words reveal.

Appearance blinds, whereas words reveal.

When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by...

When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by...

You're mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid. You explore every avenue...

You're mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid. You explore every avenue...

People who cannot distinguish between good and bad language, or who regard the distinction as...

People who cannot distinguish between good and bad language, or who regard the distinction as...

Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and...

Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and...

When the meaning is unclear there is no meaning.

When the meaning is unclear there is no meaning.

One should use common words to say uncommon things.

One should use common words to say uncommon things.