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John was a brave and remarkable man...there is real vision in his poems
- Kathleen Raine
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Aphorisms and Philosophical Thoughts
John presented his thoughts often as 'aphorisms' or sayings, many of which demonstrate
great wisdom learned through adversity and hardship. They fall into a number of categories
that he himself defined for them, namely: Advice, Feelings, Establishment, Religion, Humour, Warnings,
and Wisdoms.
Below we present some samples, which will change occasionally.