T. S. Eliot

(1888—1965), 'Philip Massinger,' 1920

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.

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(65-8 B.C.), Roman satirist Not gods, nor men, nor even booksellers have put up with poets being second-rate. www.sky-net-eye.com

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