Leonard Cohen

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In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the absence of a caress.

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dreams

To every people the land is given on condition. Perceived or not, there is a Covenant, beyond the constitution, beyond sovereign guarantee, beyond the nation's sweetest dreams of itself.

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dreams

Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true.

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faith

Music is the emotional life of most people.

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music

We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it.

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music

Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash.

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poetry

I never really liked poetry readings I liked to read poetry by myself, but I liked singing, chanting my lyrics to this jazz group.

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poetry

I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others it's for others to use.

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poetry

I think the term poet is a very exalted term and should be applied to a man at the end of his work. When he looks back over the body of his work and he's written poetry then let the verdict be that he's a poet.

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poetry

Success is survival.

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success

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