Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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The genesis of a poem for me is usually a cluster of words. The only good metaphor I can think of is a scientific one: dipping a thread into a supersaturated solution to induce crystal formation. I don't think I solve problems in my poetry; I think I uncover the problems.

Margaret Atwood's Popular Quotes

I tell, therefore you are.

- Margaret Atwood

friendship was always contingent.

- Margaret Atwood

Faith is only a word, embroidered.

- Margaret Atwood

There is never only one, of anyone

- Margaret Atwood

I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one 'race' - the human race - and that we are all members of it.

- Margaret Atwood

You may not be able to alter reality, but you can alter your attitude towards it, and this, paradoxically, alters reality. Try it and see.

- Margaret Atwood

In the end, we'll all become stories.

- Margaret Atwood

Don't wait until you're 'in the mood.' Get into the mood by writing.

- Margaret Atwood

Winning intoxicates you, and numbs you to the sufferings of others.

- Margaret Atwood