Elisabeth Bishop
Elizabeth Bishop (February 8, 1911 October 6, 1979), was an American poet and writer, increasingly regarded as one of the finest 20th century poets writing in English.
3 Quotes
The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
— Elisabeth Bishop
What childishness is it that while there's breath of life in our bodies, we are determined to rush to see the sun the other way around?
— Elisabeth Bishop
Should we have stayed at home and thought of here? Where should we be today? Is it right to be watching strangers in a play in this strangest of theatres?
— Elisabeth Bishop