For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment; in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss.

  • -- Edward Dowden 道登

对诗人来说,在诗歌中描写诗人是一项危险的实验;在谈到自己的职业时,幽默感和一点善意的冷嘲热讽并没有错。

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From quiet homes and first beginning, out to the undiscovered ends, there's nothing worth the wear of winning, but laughter and the love of friends.

从宁静的家和最初的开始,到未知的终点,除了欢笑和朋友的爱,没有什么值得你为获胜而穿的衣服。

Poetry is the language of intensity. Because we are going to die, an expression of intensity is justified.

诗歌是强烈的语言。因为我们即将死去,所以强度的表达是合理的。

I have always appreciated those who dare to experiment with materials and proportions.

我一直很欣赏那些敢于尝试材料和比例的人。

My drumming is always an experiment.

我的打鼓一直是个实验。