Derek Walcott - Adam Quotes

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Adam had an idea.
He and the snake would share
the loss of Eden for a profit.
So both made the New World. And it looked good.

Derek Walcott

Then after Eden, was there no surprise?
O yes, the awe of Adam at the first bead of sweat.

Derek Walcott

The worst crime is to leave a man's hands empty.
Men are born makers, with that primal simplicity
In every maker since Adam.

Derek Walcott