Shapiro

Famous quotes containing the word shapiro:

“In the tight belly of the dead
Burrow with hungry head
And inlay maggots like a jewel.”
—Karl Shapiro (b. 1913)

“Sentio ergo sum: he feels his way
And words themselves stand up for him like Braille
And punch and perforate his parchment ear.”
—Karl Shapiro (b. 1913)

“Sam Tostin: You know I spent a lot of years disliking women. But I don’t dislike you.
Major Hayward: Don’t you?
Sam Tostin: You’re different. You’re not a woman. You’re more than that. You’re a mechanic.”
—Stanley Shapiro (1925–1990)