Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.

A poet is seldom hard up for advice. The worst part of it all is that sometimes the advice is coming from other poets, and they ought to know better.

To write a poem you must have a streak of arrogance-- not in real life I hope. In real life try to be nice. It will save you a hell of a lot of trouble and give you more time to write.

In the world of imagination, all things belong.

If you want to communicate, use the telephone

Never want to say anything so strongly that you give up the option of finding something better. If you have to say it, you will.

Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.