I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.
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I don't feel guilty about expressing myself in French; nor do I feel that I am continuing the work of the colonizers.Tahar Ben Jelloun
Be vigilant, for nothing one achieves lasts forever.
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I write about wounds, the eternal treasons of life. It's not very funny, but it's sincere. My commitment is to sincerity.
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Beauty is first and foremost an emotion.
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An individual voice can be heard in a choir that otherwise sings in unison. This is something that is not excused.
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There are very few great poets in the world.
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