Quote by Gustave Flaubert

Poetry is as precise a thing as geometry.

Poetry is as precise a thing as geometry.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry is just as precise and exact as geometry, challenging the stereotype that poetry is vague or ambiguous. It implies that just as geometric shapes can be measured and calculated with precision, poetry too requires a meticulous attention to detail. It highlights the importance of structure, form, and craftsmanship in poetry, elevating its significance to the level of a mathematical discipline. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the notion that poetry should be approached and appreciated with a similar level of rigor and exactness as mathematics.

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