Quotes by James Fenton

James Fenton

English poet, journalist and literary

Lived from: 1949 -

Category: Media | Poets (Contemporary)

Born: 25 april 1949

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  • Imitation, if it is not forgery, is a fine thing. It stems from a generous impulse, and a realistic sense of what can and cannot be done.
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  • One does not become a guru by accident.
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  • The lullaby is the spell whereby the mother attempts to transform herself back from an ogre to a saint.
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  • The writing of a poem is like a child throwing stones into a mineshaft. You compose first, then you listen for the reverberation.
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