“The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie.”

 Louise Bogan quotes (American Poet and Critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970)

 Louise Bogan quotes (American Poet and Critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970)

 Louise Bogan quotes (American Poet and Critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970)

 Louise Bogan quotes (American Poet and Critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970)

 Louise Bogan quotes (American Poet and Critic who served as poetry critic for The New Yorker from 1931 until 1969. 1897-1970)