Campbell McGrath Quotes

Many other cultures value poetry more than we do. In Ireland, poetry is a top cultural pursuit, the art to end all arts.

Campbell McGrath

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• Many other cultures value poetry more than we do. In Ireland, poetry is a top cultural pursuit, the art to end all arts.

  

  Campbell McGrath
  • Art
  • Poetry
  • Pursuit