More quotes by Carl Sandburg

"Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits."
"Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you."
"Life is like an onion. You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep."
"Poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance."
"Tell no man anything, for no man listensYet hold thy lips ready to speak."