Young Poet

Famous quotes containing the words young and/or poet:

“The young women [in England] are so mortally silly and insipid, that I cannot bear them. Upon my word ... I have scarce met with one worthy being spoke to. Their chat is all on caps—balls—cards—dress—nonsense.”
—Frances Burney (1752–1840)

“To the poet as a basement quilt, but perhaps
To some reader a latticework of regrets ...”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)