Dylan Thomas

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“A good poem is a contribution to reality. The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. A good poem helps to change the shape of the universe, helps to extend everyone's knowledge of himself and the world around him.”

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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“Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rave at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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“Somebody's boring me. I think it's me.”

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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“When one burns one's bridges, what a very nice fire it makes.”

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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“An alcoholic is someone you don't like, who drinks as much as you do.”

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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"Life always offers you a second chance. is called tomorrow."

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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"Do not go gently into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light."

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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"I do not need any friends. I prefer enemies. They are better company and their feelings towards you are always genuine."

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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"He who seeks rest finds boredom. He who seeks work finds rest."

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)

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"Cold beer is bottled God."

― Dylan Thomas (1914-1953)