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# David Daiches

(1912–2005)   Poet

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David Daiches was a poet.

## Quick Facts About David Daiches

Born September 2, 1912

Died July 15, 2005

Profession Poet

## About David Daiches

British writer and historian (1912–2005)... \| David Daiches was a Scottish literary historian and literary critic, scholar and writer. He wrote extensively on English literature, Scottish literature and Scottish culture.

##  Quotes by David Daiches

> [In its use of words poetry is just the reverse of science. Very definite thoughts do occur, but not because the words…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-daiches/in-its-use-of-words-poetry-is-just-the-reverse-of-science-very/)

David Daiches

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> [The proper drinking of Scotch whisky is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilization, a tribute to the continuity of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-daiches/the-proper-drinking-of-scotch-whisky-is-more-than-indulgence-it-is-a/)

David Daiches

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> [Literature is man's exploration of man by artificial light, which is better than natural light because we can direct it where we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-daiches/literature-is-man-s-exploration-of-man-by-artificial-light-which-is/)

David Daiches

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