A book is never a masterpiece: it becomes one. Genius is the talent of a dead man. Carl Sandburg bookdeadgenius Change image and share on social
Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me. Carl Sandburg lifethingunexpect Change image and share on social
There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud. Carl Sandburg eaglehippopotamusmud Change image and share on social
One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude. Carl Sandburg americacreativediscover Change image and share on social
Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes. Carl Sandburg gifttesttill Change image and share on social
I have in later years taken to Euclid, Whitehead, Bertrand Russell, in an elemental way. Carl Sandburg bertrandelementaleuclid Change image and share on social
There have been as many varieties of socialists as there are wild birds that fly in the woods and sometimes go up and on through the clouds. Carl Sandburg birdcloudfly Change image and share on social
I fell in love, not deep, but I fell several times and then fell out. Carl Sandburg deepfalllove Change image and share on social
Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by. Carl Sandburg handjoyreach Change image and share on social
Poetry is the opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen during the moment. Carl Sandburg closedoorguess Change image and share on social
