As quoted after his arrest for treason; see Treason: the story of disloyalty and betrayal in American history by Nathaniel Weyl (1950), p. 400
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If a man isn't willing to take some risk for his opinions, either his opinions are no good or he's no good.
— Ezra Pound
What It Means
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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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