Marianne Moore - Self Quotes

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Bedizened or stark
naked, man, the self, the being we call human, writing
master to this world.

Marianne Moore

They fought the enemy, we fight fat living and self-pity. Shine, o shine, unfalsifying sun, on this sick scene.

Marianne Moore

Why an inordinate interest in animals and athletes? They are subjects for art and exemplars of it, are they not? minding their own business. Pangolins, hornbills, pitchers, catchers, do not pry or prey— or prolong the conversation; do not make us self-conscious; look their best when caring least.

Marianne Moore

The self does not realize itself most fully when self-realization is its most constant aim.

Marianne Moore

What is
there in being able
to say that one has dominated the stream in an attitude of
self-defense;

in proving that one has had the experience
of carrying a stick?

Marianne Moore