A. . . poet is a discoverer rather than an inventor. - Jorge Luis Borges - Quotesmemo.com

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How come nobody wants to argue with me? Is it because I'm always so right?

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Jorge Luis Borges

A. . . poet is a discoverer rather than an inventor.

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