C. K. Williams
1936 - 2015
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Biography
C. K. Williams (1936-2015) was an American poet known for his distinctive style and powerful voice in contemporary poetry. He won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2000 for his collection 'Repair'. Williams' works often explored complex human emotions and societal themes with intense lyricism and profound insights.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Art is whatever makes you proud to be a human being.
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Poetry is the liquid voice that can wear through stone.
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The truth must be followed, even it's a long way off.
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A great poem is a fountain forever overflowing with the waters of wisdom and delight.
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To live without speaking is better than to speak without living.