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T. S. Eliot

(1888—1965), 'Philip Massinger,' 1920

Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.

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(September, 1962) Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal. www.english-slang.com

(1888-1965), poet Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers. www.english-slang.com

(1550-1574) Horses and poets should be fed, not overfed. www.english-slang.com

(65-8 B.C.), Roman satirist Not gods, nor men, nor even booksellers have put up with poets being second-rate. www.english-slang.com

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