There is nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation. John Ciardi moderationsobrietywrong Change image and share on social
The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it. John Ciardi classroomentranceescape Change image and share on social
A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in the students. John Ciardi collegefacultyinterest Change image and share on social
The reader deserves an honest opinion. If he doesn't deserve it, give it to him anyhow. John Ciardi deservegivehonest Change image and share on social
The day will happen whether or not you get up. John Ciardi dayhappen Change image and share on social
It is easy enough to praise men for the courage of their convictions. I wish I could teach the sad young of this mealy generation the courage of their confusions. John Ciardi confusionconvictioncourage Change image and share on social
A neighborhood is a residential area that is changing for the worse. John Ciardi areabadlychange Change image and share on social
You don't have to suffer to be a poet; adolescence is enough suffering for anyone. John Ciardi adolescencepoetsuffer Change image and share on social
The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself. John Ciardi americanconstitutiondamn Change image and share on social
Nothing goes further toward a man's liberation than the act of surviving his need for character. John Ciardi actcharacterliberation Change image and share on social
