Quotes by John Ciardi

John Ciardi

American teacher, poet, writer

Lived from: 1916 - 1986

Category: Writers (Contemporary) | Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 24 june 1916 Died: 30 march 1986

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  • A neighborhood is a residential area that is changing for the worse.
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  • A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.
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  • Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.
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  • Love is the word used to label the sexual excitement of the young, the habituation of the middle-aged, and the mutual dependence of the old.
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  • Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea.
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  • The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself.
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  • There is nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.
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  • You do not have to suffer to be a poet. Adolescence is enough suffering for anyone.
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What are the most famous quotes from John Ciardi?

The two most famous quotes from John Ciardi are:

  • "A neighborhood is a residential area that is changing for the worse."
  • "A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students."

When did John Ciardi live?

John Ciardi was born in 1916 and died in the year 1986.