The Third Self: Mary Oliver on Creativity and Time
The Marginalian • 2/25/2026
Summary
Mary Oliver discusses the theme of creativity and time in her work, stating that the most regretful individuals are those who recognized their creative potential but did not dedicate power or time to it.
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