The poet is a light and winged thing, and holy, and cannot c... - Fernando Pessoa

This quote is attributed to Fernando Pessoa.

"The poet is a light and winged thing, and holy, and cannot compose until he becomes inspired."

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Poet Portuguese 1888–1935

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