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My name was originally John Collins, but I just didn't think it had the flair I needed. I found ... 
Yes, I am the first Latino poet laureate in the United States. But I'm also here for everyone an... 
I cannot write poetically, for I am no poet. I cannot make fine artistic phrases that cast light and... 
One can't write for all readers. A poet cannot write for people who don't like poetry. 
I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to cal... 
Why do people want to know exactly who I am? Am I a poet? Am I this or that? I've always made pe... 
When I became poet laureate, I was in a slightly uncomfortable position because I think a lot of poe... 
This Bible is for the government of the people, by the people and for the people. 
I don't know how much longer I'll be around. I'll probably be writing when the Lord says... 
The people's government, made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people. 
Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utteranc... 
It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained. 
Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and... 
My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater ... 
But I do not know the people I am crying for anymore. I don't let myself sympathise—I think it wou... 
My fear is turnout. I think a lot of people might think: 'Well, in the end, it's the rationa... 
I'd like people to remember me for a diligent expert workman. I think a poet is a workman. I thi... 
When I was a young man, I understood that poetry was two things - it was difficult to understand, bu... 
Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. 
Oh God, you know I have no money, but you can make the people do for me, and you must make the peopl... 
We'll sort of get over the marriage first and then maybe look at the kids. But obviously we want... 
Family is the most important thing in the world. 
You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I ... 
With the right help, children have a good chance of overcoming their issues while they are still you... 
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. 
Smoking is hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, and dangerous to the lungs. 
My dear mamma is quite right when she says that we must lay down principles and not depart from them... 
Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. 
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper ... 