"The pleasure that I take in writing gets me interested in writing a poem. It's not a statement about what I think anybody else should be doing. For me, it's an interesting tension between interior and exterior."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Philosophy as articulated by Marilyn Hacker. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Philosophy provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Marilyn Hacker

Marilyn Hacker is an American poet, translator and critic. She is Professor of English emerita at the City College of New York.

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