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He was certainly in a confused state. I used to go and visit him in Callan Park. They were really - to me they were the
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"He was certainly in a confused state. I used to go and visit him in Callan Park. They were really - to me they were the best poets those two writing in those days but it wasn't very encouraging because, well, they weren't getting far were they?"

- Robert Adamson

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This quote by Robert Adamson is referring to two poets he utilized to check out in Callan Park. He is expressing his admiration for their work, however likewise his dissatisfaction that they were not attaining the success they deserved. He indicates that the 2 poets remained in a confused state, likely due to their absence of acknowledgment and success. This quote reflects the difficulty of being a poet in a world that does not always value the art kind. It is a tip that even the most talented poets can have a hard time to be effective. Adamson's words are a testament to the power of art and the importance of supporting artists, even if they are not attaining the success they should have.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Adamson between January 19, 1852 and February 8, 1902. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Scotland. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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