Polish Poet Quotes

Wisława Szymborska

Zbigniew Herbert

Stanisław Jerzy Lec

Adam Zagajewski

Carry on, then, if only for the moment that it takes a tiny galaxy to blink!

Wisława Szymborska

Don't allow the lucid moment to dissolve
Let the radiant thought last in stillness
though the page is almost filled and the flame flickers
We haven't risen yet to the level of ourselves.

Adam Zagajewski

I don't agree with mathematics; the sum total of zeros is a frightening figure.

Stanisław Jerzy Lec

I thank You Lord for creating the world beautiful and various and if this is Your seduction I am seduced for good and past all forgiveness

Zbigniew Herbert

Fear not your enemies, for they can only kill you. Fear not your friends, for they can only betray you. Fear only the indifferent, who permit the killers and betrayers to walk safely on the earth.

Edward Yashinsky