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Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.

Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.

Howard Nemerov
Travel, Science, Journey
Howard Nemerov (1981). “The Collected Poems of Howard Nemerov”, p.345, University of Chicago Press

Both poet and painter want to reach the silence behind the language, the silence within the language. Both painter and poet want their work to shine not only in daylight but (by whatever illusionist magic) from within.

Howard Nemerov
Science, Silence, Shining
Howard Nemerov (1978). “Figures of thought: speculations on the meaning of poetry & other essays”

Religion and science both profess peace (and the sincerity of the professors is not being doubted), but each always turns out to have a dominant part in any war that is going or contemplated.

Howard Nemerov
Religious, War, Science
Howard Nemerov (1978). “Figures of thought: speculations on the meaning of poetry & other essays”

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