Quote by Charles Olson

I don't live for poetry. I live far more than anybody else does.

I don't live for poetry. I live far more than anybody else d

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This quote suggests that the speaker does not limit their life to the realm of poetry. They live in a much broader and fuller sense than anyone else. It implies that while poetry may be a significant part of their existence, it does not define or confine them. The quote highlights the speaker's vibrant and expansive approach to life, indicating that they embrace a wide range of experiences beyond the confines of the poetic world.

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