Who said "It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness."?

This quote is attributed to Ezra Pound.

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. - Ezra Pound

"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness."

Ezra Pound Hope

Poet Critic American 1885–1972

"Make it new."

"The natural object is always the adequate symbol."

"Poetry is a sort of inspired mathematics."

"A poet is a light and winged and holy thing."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."