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Carl Sandburg

1878 - 1967

Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) was an American poet, writer, and editor. He is best known for his poetry that captured the essence of everyday life in the Midwest, particularly in his acclaimed collection "Chicago Poems". Sandburg was awarded three Pulitzer Prizes during his lifetime for his work as a poet and biographer.

  1. A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.

    Carl Sandburg
    #baby#creation#hope

  2. All human actions are equivalent... and all are on principle doomed to failure.

    Carl Sandburg
    #failure#actions#equivalence

  3. Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits.

    Carl Sandburg
    #poetry#synthesis#creativity

  4. Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.

    Carl Sandburg
    #poetry#dance#expression

  5. Nothing happens unless first we dream.

    Carl Sandburg
    #dream#ambition#possibility

  6. To be a good loser is to learn how to win.

    Carl Sandburg
    #loser#learning#success

  7. Music is only love looking for words.

    Carl Sandburg
    #music#love#expression

  8. Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

    Carl Sandburg
    #time#choices#purpose