Jack Gilbert (again)
Friday, June 20, 2008
"If we deny our happiness, resist our satisfaction,
we lessen the importance of their deprivation.
We must risk delight. We can do without pleasure,
but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must have
the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless
furnace of this world."
"A Brief for the Defense"
Jack Gilbert
REFUSING HEAVEN
