The poetry of a people comes not from the strength of their ... - Gabriela Mistral

"The poetry of a people comes not from the strength of their armies, but from their capacity for love."

Gabriela Mistral Love

Poet Chilean 1889–1957

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"Wherever your tree is planted, that is your home."

"I am my own path."

"We are guilty of many errors and many faults, but the worst of all our faults is that we are so pleased with ourselves."

"Love is so short, forgetting is so long."

"I love my wife, but sometimes she drives me crazy."

"Love conquers all obstacles."

"Love is patient, love is kind."

"I'm not stupid, I'm just in love!"