Quote by Chinua Achebe

But I liked Yeats! That wild Irishman. I really loved his love of language, his flow. His chaotic ideas seemed to me just the right thing for a poet. Passion! He was always on the right side. He may be wrongheaded, but his heart was always on the right side. He wrote beautiful poetry.

But I liked Yeats! That wild Irishman. I really loved his lo

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This quote expresses admiration for the poet William Butler Yeats, particularly emphasizing his love of language, his unique style, and his passionate nature. The speaker appreciates Yeats' chaotic ideas and views them as fitting for a poet. Despite any disagreements or misconceptions Yeats may have had, the quote suggests that his intentions and emotions were always genuine and well-intentioned. Overall, the quote praises Yeats for his ability to create beautiful poetry that captivates and resonates with the speaker.

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