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# John Sinclair

(1941–2024)   Poet

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John Sinclair was a poet.

## Quick Facts About John Sinclair

Born October 2, 1941

Died April 2, 2024

Profession Poet

## About John Sinclair

American poet (1941–2024)...

##  Quotes by John Sinclair

> [“The language looks rather different when you look at a lot of it at once.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-sinclair/the-language-looks-rather-different-when-you-look-at-a-lot-of-it-at/)

[John Sinclair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-sinclair/)

[Language](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/language/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a5e/john-sinclair-111206_language_the-language-looks-rather-different-when_1442240.png)

> [Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-sinclair/failure-is-a-bruise-not-a-tattoo/)

[John Sinclair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-sinclair/)

[Bruise](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bruise/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3df/john-sinclair-111206_bruise_failure-is-a-bruise-not-a-tattoo-2850286_2850286.png)

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