I think there is choice possible to us at any moment, as long as we live. But there is no sacrifice. There is a choice, and the rest falls away. Second choice does not exist. Beware of those who talk about sacrifice. Muriel Rukeyser bewarechoiceexist share on social
In our period, they say there is free speech. They say there is no penalty for poets, There is no penalty for writing poems. They say this. This is the penalty. Muriel Rukeyser freepenaltyperiod Change image and share on social
A work of art is one through which the consciousness of the artist is able to give its emotions to anyone who is prepared to receive them. There is no such thing as bad art. Muriel Rukeyser artartistbad Change image and share on social
Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry. Muriel Rukeyser breatheexperiencepoetry Change image and share on social
I hope for quick, fluent copy and memorable pictures. The words would not 'describe' the pictures; the pictures would not 'illustrate' the words. Together, they would carry a stamp and tell a story. Muriel Rukeyser carrycopydescribe Change image and share on social
Editors have grown timid... a brave advance is almost inevitably followed by quick back-tracking, generally by dilution and debasement of the original intention. Muriel Rukeyser advancebackbrave Change image and share on social
I hear the singing of the lives of women. They clear mystery, the offering, and pride. Muriel Rukeyser clearhearlive Change image and share on social
One characteristic of modern poetry is that arrangement of parts which strikes many people as being violent or obscure. Muriel Rukeyser arrangementcharacteristicmodern Change image and share on social
However confused the scene of our life appears, however torn we may be who now do face that scene, it can be faced, and we can go on to be whole. Muriel Rukeyser appearconfuseface Change image and share on social
