Maddenation

Through Writer’s Block

Of particular interest to me currently:

The only way out is the way through, just as you cannot escape death except by dying. Being unable to write, you must examine in writing this being unable, which becomes for the present—henceforth?—the subject to which you are condemned. —Howard Nemerov

From Good Poems edited by Garrison Keillor, brought to my attention by one of my students.

Patrick • Quotes • 08/09/04 • 1 comments

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Kathleen • 08/21/04 • 2:39 AM:

Here’s another good one I heard:

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” I like that.

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