Ezra Pound, Guide to Kulchur (1938), part 3, Section 6, Ch. 22
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A man's hope measures his civilization. The attainability of the hope measures, or may measure, the civilization of his nation and time.
— Ezra Pound on Hope
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About Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early to mid-20th century poetry. He was the driving force behind several Modernist movements including Imagism and Vorticism.
About Ezra Pound
Ezra Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the Modernist movement in early to mid-20th century poetry. He was the driving force behind several Modernist movements including Imagism and Vorticism.
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