Poetry Quotes
Poetry is language distilled to its essence -- words chosen not just for meaning but for rhythm, sound, and the spaces between them. These quotes explore what poetry does and why it matters, from its power to name emotions we can't otherwise articulate to its role as a counterweight to cynicism and power.
They work well in literary essays, creative writing class materials, social media posts celebrating National Poetry Month, or as epigraphs for your own writing. Browse through and find the words about words that resonate with you.
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“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.”
“When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”
“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.”
“I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything.”
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