Religious poetry, civic poetry, lyric or dramatic poetry are all categories of man's expression which are valid only if the endorsement of formal content is valid.

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This quote suggests that different types of poetry, such as religious, civic, lyric, or dramatic, are only meaningful if they convey a genuine and substantiated message. The "endorsement of formal content" refers to the validity and sincerity of the ideas being expressed. In other words, poetry becomes significant and valuable when it offers meaningful content within its respective category. Without a genuine endorsement of ideas, these categories of poetry may lose their legitimacy or impact.

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