Your faith was strong, but you needed proof.
Leonard Cohen Quotes
Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph; killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true.
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| Birth: | 21st September, 1934 |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Profession: | Musician, Novelist, Poet |
About
Leonard Norman Cohen, CC GOQ is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and novelist.His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Cohen has been inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He is also a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011 Cohen received Prince of Asturias Award for literature.
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