Quote by Frank O'Hara

The beauty of America, neither cool jazz nor devoured Egyptian heroes, lies in lives in the darkness I inhabit in the midst of sterile millions.

The beauty of America, neither cool jazz nor devoured Egypti

Summary

This quote suggests that the true beauty of America cannot be found in its popular cultural icons like jazz or mythical figures like Egyptian heroes. Instead, it resides in the narrator's personal experience of living in the shadows of a seemingly soulless society with sterile, numbed masses. It hints at finding beauty in the unnoticed and unspoken aspects of American life, which can transcend prevailing narratives and offer a deeper understanding of the country's essence.

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Beauty Heroes

By Frank O'Hara

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