But childhood prolonged, cannot remain a fairyland. It becomes a hell. Louise Bogan childhoodfairylandhell Change image and share on social
The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie. Louise Bogan bearbourgeoisieclass Change image and share on social
Innocence of heart and violence of feeling are necessary in any kind of superior achievement: The arts cannot exist without them. Louise Bogan achievementartexist Change image and share on social
No more pronouncements on lousy verse. No more hidden competition. No more struggling not to be a square. Louise Bogan competitionhidelousy Change image and share on social
Because language is the carrier of ideas, it is easy to believe that it should be very little else than such a carrier. Louise Bogan carriereasyidea Change image and share on social
Stupidity always accompanies evil. Or evil, stupidity. Louise Bogan accompanyevilstupidity Change image and share on social
Your work is carved out of agony as a statue is carved out of marble. Louise Bogan agonycarvemarble Change image and share on social