“For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward l...” — Joseph Brodsky Quote

“For a writer only one form of patriotism exists: his attitude toward language.”

“The charge frequently leveled against poetry - that it is difficult, obscure, hermetic and whatnot - indicates not the state of poetry but, frankly, the rung of the evolutionary ladder on which society is stuck.”

“No man-made system is perfect, and the system of oppression is no exception. It is subject to fatigue, to cracks, which you are the likelier to discover the longer your term.”

“I know the 'Have a nice day' attitude gets mocked but I like America's positivity. When I go back to Scotland folk seem so miserable.”

“I was bringing my attitude as a regular person 'cause this is my attitude.”

“When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward him.”