Witter Bynner

(1881–1968) Linguist United States

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Witter Bynner was a linguist from the United States, best known for The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology.

Quick Facts About Witter Bynner

Born: August 10, 1881
Died: June 1, 1968
Nationality: United States
Profession: Linguist
Notable works: The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology

About Witter Bynner

Harold Witter Bynner, also known by the pen name Emanuel Morgan, was an American poet and translator. He was known for his long residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and association with other literary figures there.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Witter Bynner

A leader is best when people barely know that he exists.

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Acclaim

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Words came out of the womb of matter; And whether a man dispassionately Sees to the core of life Or passionately Sees…

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Core

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The biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small.

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Could have been

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Caressing reassures lovers that their love endures.

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Endure

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O, high the happy bosom heaves When love is in the dancer!

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Bosoms

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A man who knows how little he knows is well, a man who knows how much he knows is sick.

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Know how

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Existence is beyond the power of words to define: Terms may be used But are none of them absolute.

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Absolutes

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Name me no names for my disease, With uninforming breath; I tell you I am none of these, But homesick unto death…

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Bones

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I am a miser of my memories of you And will not spend them.

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Inspirational

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“She never moved in pieces like a mosaic She moved whole like a sculpture But it was next to impossible With her…

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