“For boredom speaks the language of time, and it is to teach you the mo...” — Joseph Brodsky Quote

“For boredom speaks the language of time, and it is to teach you the most valuable lesson of your life - the lesson of your utter insignificance.”

“Every individual ought to know at least one poet from cover to cover: if not as a guide through the world, then as a yardstick for the language.”

“By writing... in the language of his society, a poet takes a large step toward it. It is society's job to meet him halfway, that is, to open his book and read it.”

“How some of the writers I come across get through their books without dying of boredom is beyond me.”

“Boredom and sexual desire are a potent and explosive combination, and people will certainly risk their lives to exit a grey and boring life.”

“Whenever Rod has four of five days off, he'll be bouncing off the walls with boredom.”