Quotes: Paul Valéry

"A man is a poet if difficulties inherent in his art provide him with ideas; he is not a poet if they deprive him of ideas."

–– Paul Valéry (1871-1945), French poet, philosopher, essayist 

Quotes: Bruce Cockburn

"Pay attention to the poet. You need him and you know it."

–– Bruce Cockburn (b. 1945), Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist  

Source: Globe and Mail Letter to the Editor, Saturday September 11, 2021, p. 010. 

via: Knapsack Art Alternatives Sketchbook J 2020-2023, p. 18.