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A person who's only suffering can't write a poem. There are choices to be made, and you need to be objective.
Edward Hirsch
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"A person who's only suffering can't write a poem. There are choices to be made, and you need to be objective."
— Edward Hirsch

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A person who's only suffering can't write a poem. There are choices to be made, and you need to be objective. — Edward Hirsch

About Edward Hirsch

Edward Hirsch was a Poet from Russia (1973–present).

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Who said "A person who's only suffering can't write a poem. There are choices to be made,…"?
This quote is attributed to Edward Hirsch, a Poet from Russia.
When did Edward Hirsch live?
Edward Hirsch lived from 1973 – present.