Quote by Wallace Stevens

The poet is the priest of the invisible.

The poet is the priest of the invisible.

Summary

This quote suggests that a poet has the ability to tap into the unseen or hidden aspects of the world and bring them to light through their words. Like a priest who acts as a mediator between the divine and the mortal realm, a poet serves as a conduit for the intangible and intangible experiences, emotions, and truths. Through their art, poets have the power to illuminate the unseen, unveil the mysteries of existence, and connect the material world with the realms beyond perception.

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