Quotes by : John Berryman

You should always be trying to write a poem you are unable to write, a poem you lack the technique, the....

Them lady poets must not marry, pal.

I am so wise I had my mouth sewn shut.

Is stuffed, de world, wif feeding girls.

These Songs are not meant to be understood, you understand.They are only meant to terrify & comfort.

We must travel in the direction of our fear.

…Henry is tired of winter,& haircuts, & a squeamish comfy ruin-prone proud national mind, & Spring....

During those years he met his seminars,went & lectured & read, talked with human beings,paid insurance....

Them lady poets must not marry, pal . . . It is a true error to marry with poets / or to be by them.

I ask for a decreedooming my bitter enemies to laughteradvanced against them.