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There are a lot of editorials that have nothing to do with anything like that. But I was just thinking of that sense of
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"There are a lot of editorials that have nothing to do with anything like that. But I was just thinking of that sense of prose as being very responsible and perceptive, thoughtful, intimate, and contriving a quote statement"

- Robert Creeley

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This quote by Robert Creeley speaks with the significance of thoughtful and accountable writing. He recommends that prose should be perceptive, intimate, and thought-provoking. He implies that the writer ought to know the impact of their words and make every effort to develop meaningful statements. This quote motivates writers to be mindful of the power of their words and to use them to produce significant and thoughtful statements. It also recommends that writers must understand the context of their writing and strive to develop significant and thoughtful declarations. By doing so, writers can create powerful and significant pieces of writing that can have a long lasting influence on readers.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Creeley between May 21, 1926 and March 30, 2005. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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