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Poetry lies its way to the truth - John Ciardi
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"Poetry lies its way to the truth"

- John Ciardi

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He/she was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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