We are all fed from hundreds and thousands of hands. Often we do not know whose they are nor how they work. Only a few of us ever visualize the hands that grope in the coal mines or push levers in the mills or handle axes in the lumber camp. Louis MacNeice axiscampcoal share on social
Some day I shall write a novel and call it 'A Walking Tour in the Congo' or 'Thrills and Spills in Aeronautics'; but I keep this type of title as a last & mercenary resort. Louis MacNeice aeronauticscallcongo Change image and share on social
The poet is primarily a spokesman, making statements or incantations on behalf of himself or others - usually for both, for it is difficult to speak for oneself without speaking for others or to speak for others without speaking for oneself. Louis MacNeice behalfdifficultincantation share on social
The poet is a specialist in something which everyone practises. Herein, poetry differs from the other arts. Everyone does not practise music or painting or even dancing, but everyone without exception puts together words poetically every day of his life. Louis MacNeice artdanceday share on social
Broadcasting is plastic; while it can ape the press, it can also emulate the arts. Louis MacNeice apeartbroadcast Change image and share on social
I have just finished my novel (rough draft). It is to be called 'Anacoluthon.' This will make the public think it is an historical romance. Louis MacNeice anacoluthoncalldraft Change image and share on social
I do not envy any animal, though I envy many of their capacities. Louis MacNeice animalcapacityenvy Change image and share on social
I am at home in Dublin, more than in any other city. Louis MacNeice citydublinhome Change image and share on social
All experiment is made on a basis of tradition; all tradition is the crystallization of experiment. Louis MacNeice basiscrystallizationexperiment Change image and share on social
