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I believe that every English poet should read the English classics, master the rules of grammar before he attempts to bend or break them, travel abroad, experience the horror of sordid passion and if he is lucky enough know the love of an honest woman.

Source: Lecture at Oxford; in Time, 15 Dec 61
-- Robert Graves, (Jul 26 1895-1985), English novelist, poet, writer; He authored more than 120 novels, books of poetry and criticism; best known for his historical novel, I, Claudius, 1934.

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