Wendy Cope Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Wendy Cope is an English poet known for her humorous and insightful poems that often address relationships, love, and modern life. Her sharp wit and distinctive voice have earned her a wide readership. Cope's work encourages readers to approach life with humor and perspective, reminding us that poetry has the power to both entertain and challenge our perceptions of the world around us.

"Bloody Christmas, here again, let us raise a loving cup, peace on earth, goodwill to men, and make them do the washing up."

Peace, Men, Christmas, Earth

"I think it's a question which particularly arises over women writers: whether it's better to have a happy life or a good supply of tragic plots."

Life, Women, Question

"Bloody men are like bloody buses - you wait for about a year and as soon as one approaches your stop two or three others appear."

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