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And in a way, thats been a help to me, because I take great passions for a particular poet - sometimes it lasts for many
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"And in a way, that's been a help to me, because I take great passions for a particular poet - sometimes it lasts for many years, sometimes only for a while. This happens to everybody"

- Norman MacCaig

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This quote by Norman MacCaig speaks with the suggestion that passions can reoccur. He recommends that everybody experiences this, and that it is a natural component of life. He suggests that it is not something to be fretted about, however rather something to be welcomed. He recommends that it is helpful to have enthusiasms that reoccur, as it enables us to explore different interests as well as experiences. This quote urges us to make the most of the enthusiasms we have, also if they don't last forever. It is a reminder to appreciate the minutes we have with our enthusiasms, and also to not hesitate to discover new ones. MacCaig's quote is a reminder to enjoy the interests we have, and also to not be afraid to explore brand-new ones.

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Norman MacCaig This quote is written / told by Norman MacCaig between November 14, 1910 and January 23, 1996. He was a famous Poet from Scotland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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