I am not ridiculing verbal mechanisms, dreams, or repressions as origins of poetry all three of them and more besides may have a great deal to do with it.

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This quote suggests that verbal mechanisms, dreams, and repressions can all be significant sources of inspiration for poetry. The author acknowledges that these elements, along with other possible factors, play a crucial role in the creation of poetry. Rather than undermining their relevance, the quote highlights the potential importance of these sources in generating poetic ideas and imagery.

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