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A poet is never one of the people. He is detached, remote, and the life of small-time dances and talk about football would not be for him. He might take part but could not belong.
Patrick Kavanagh
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A poet is never one of the people. He is detached, remote, and the life of small-time dances and talk about football would not be for him. He might take part but could not belong. — Patrick Kavanagh

About Patrick Kavanagh

Patrick Kavanagh was a Poet from Ireland (1904–1967).

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Who said "A poet is never one of the people. He is detached, remote, and the life of smal…"?
This quote is attributed to Patrick Kavanagh, a Poet from Ireland.
When did Patrick Kavanagh live?
Patrick Kavanagh lived from 1904 – 1967.
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