Philip Levine (January 10, 1928 – February 14, 2015) was an American poet best known for his poems about working-class Detroit. He taught for more than thirty years in the English department of California State University, Fresno and held teaching positions at other universities as well. He served on the Board of Chancellors of the Academy of American Poets from 2000 to 2006, and was appointed Poet Laureate of the United States for 2011–2012.
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Some of their strengths
Philip Levine has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Smart, Hardworking, Loyal, Generous, Optimistic, and Sophisticated.
Smart and Hardworking
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Philip Levine is someone who is a smart, hardworking, reliable, and loyal person, who is detail-oriented and orderly, but also generous and optimistic. A person who is known for being fun and creative.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Philip Levine well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Philip Levine as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Philip Levine is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Patient and Perseverent
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Philip Levine tends to be someone who is patient, faithful, hardworking and persistent, and who wants to achieve a lot in life. Who tends to be rather private when it comes to expressing feelings, enjoys being independent and self-sufficient, and who is not afraid of any obstacle.
Some of Philip Levine's challenges
While Philip Levine has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Philip Levine can be Stubborn, Suspicious, Difficult, Perfectionist, Domineering, Impatient, and Pleasure-seeking.
Suspicious and Stubborn
One of Philip Levine's key challenges is that they are someone who can be suspicious and stubborn.
Domineering and Impatient
Philip Levine is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Callous and Stubborn
Finally, Philip Levine also can come across as cold and unemotional, be too dismissive of others' opinions, and be overly suspicious, selfish and crafty.