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David Lehman

David Lehman (born June 11, 1948 in New York City) is a poet and the series editor for The Best American Poetry series. He teaches at The New School in New York City.

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    One who knew how to appropriate the true value of this world would be the poorest man in it. The poor rich man! all he has is what he has bought.
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