The overwhelming pressure of mediocrity, sluggish · T. S. Eliot

It [tradition] cannot be inherited, and if you wan

The overwhelming pressure of mediocrity, sluggish and indomitable as a glacier, will mitigate the most violent, and depress the most exalted revolution.

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T. S. Eliot

1888-09-26 — 1965-01-04 · St. Louis

Thomas Stearns Eliot was an Anglo-American poet, playwright, literary critic, and editor, widely regarded as one of the most important English-language poets of the 20th century. His work is marked by a profound exploration of the human condition, spirituality, and the disintegration of modern society. Eliot is known for his erudite language, imagistic complexity, and his approach to themes such as time, memory, and faith.

Awards (2)

1948

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.

1948

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.