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E. E. Cummings

1894 - 1962

E. E. Cummings (1894–1962) was an American poet, painter, and playwright known for his experimental style of writing, which often disregarded traditional grammar and syntax rules. His works include "i carry your heart with me" and "somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond," which are celebrated for their unique use of language and structure.

  1. We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.

    E. E. Cummings
    #belief#self-worth#curiosity

  2. I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.

    E. E. Cummings
    #income#separation#lifestyle

  3. The most wasted of days is one without laughter.

    E. E. Cummings
    #laughter#wasted#joy

  4. Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.

    E. E. Cummings
    #belief#curiosity#spirit

  5. Be of love a little more careful than of anything.

    E. E. Cummings
    #love#care#caution

  6. I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance.

    E. E. Cummings
    #bird#learn#creativity

  7. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

    E. E. Cummings
    #courage#growth#identity