Quote by: Brion Gysin

The poets are supposed to liberate the words – not chain them in phrases. Who told the poets they were supposed to think? Poets are meant to sing and to make words sing. Writers don't own their words. Since when do words belong to anybody? 'Your very own words,' indeed! And who are you?


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Author Bio


  • NameBrion Gysin
  • DescriptionCanadian artist
  • BornJanuary 19, 1916
  • DiedJuly 13, 1986
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Poet; Painter; Choreographer; Novelist