Good writers are those who keep the language efficient. That is to say, keep it accurate, keep it clear. Ezra Pound accurateclearefficient Change image and share on social
Technique is the test of sincerity. If a thing isn't worth getting the technique to say, it is of inferior value. Ezra Pound inferiorsinceritytechnique Change image and share on social
If a nation's literature declines, the nation atrophies and decays. Ezra Pound atrophydecaydecline Change image and share on social
When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary. Ezra Pound agreebusinessman Change image and share on social
The real trouble with war (modern war) is that it gives no one a chance to kill the right people. Ezra Pound chancekillmodern Change image and share on social
I have always thought the suicide should bump off at least one swine before taking off for parts unknown. Ezra Pound bumppartsuicide Change image and share on social
I guess the definition of a lunatic is a man surrounded by them. Ezra Pound definitionguesslunatic Change image and share on social
Nothing written for pay is worth printing. Only what has been written against the market. Ezra Pound marketpayprint Change image and share on social
Religion, oh, just another of those numerous failures resulting from an attempt to popularize art. Ezra Pound artattemptfailure Change image and share on social
No verse is libre for the man who wants to do a good job. Ezra Pound goodjoblibre Change image and share on social