Who said "Excess is the object of the rules which I lay down."?

This quote is attributed to Marianne Moore.

Excess is the object of the rules which I lay down. - Marianne Moore

"Excess is the object of the rules which I lay down."

Marianne Moore Wisdom

Poet American 1887–1972

"I like a long dress on a woman, I do not like to see a woman look like a man."

"The mind is an enchanting thing."

"Omit needless words."

"If you wish an interesting essay read all that the other side has to say."

"I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed."

"The best things in life are free."

"You can't have everything in life, but you can have what matters most."

"A woman's intuition is rarely wrong."