You're trying to write about something that's sacred. You're trying to bring the seriousness of life and death to it, and you're trying to find a way to dramatize it, and you're trying to give language to it, which is inadequate. But it's important to try.
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"You're trying to write about something that's sacred. You're trying to bring the seriousness of life and death to it, and you're trying to find a way to dramatize it, and you're trying to give language to it, which is inadequate. But it's important to try." — Edward Hirsch #deathmortality
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You're trying to write about something that's sacred. You're trying to bring the seriousness of life and death to it, and you're trying to find a way to dramatize it, and you're trying to give language to it, which is inadequate. But it's important to try. — Edward Hirsch
About Edward Hirsch
Edward Hirsch was a Poet from Russia (1973–present).
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Who said "You're trying to write about something that's sacred. You're trying to bring th…"?
This quote is attributed to Edward Hirsch, a Poet from Russia.
When did Edward Hirsch live?
Edward Hirsch lived from 1973 – present.
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