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Poetry operates by hints and dark suggestions. It is full of secrets and hidden formulae, like a witch's brew.
Anthony Hecht
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About Anthony Hecht

Anthony Hecht was a Poet from United States (1923–2004).

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This quote is attributed to Anthony Hecht, a Poet from United States.
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Anthony Hecht lived from 1923 – 2004.