to the young let me say: I am not sage, rebbe, roshi, guru I am Bad Example. to experienced persons who have criticized my life work as cheap, superf… - Leonard Cohen

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to the young let me say:
I am not sage, rebbe, roshi, guru
I am Bad Example.
to experienced persons
who have criticized my life work
as cheap, superficial, pretentious, insignificant:
you do not know
how Right you are

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About Leonard Cohen

Leonard Norman Cohen, CC, GOQ (21 September 1934 - 7 November 2016) was a Canadian poet, songwriter, singer, and novelist noted for the bold exploration of religion, politics, sexuality, personal relationships and personal isolation in his works.

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Birth Name: Leonard Norman Cohen
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