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