Quote by Gustave Flaubert

The true poet for me is a priest. As soon as he dons the cassock, he must leave his family.

The true poet for me is a priest. As soon as he dons the cas

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This quote suggests that a true poet is like a priest who, upon taking the role, must detach themselves from personal ties. Just as a priest must separate from their family to fulfill their duties, the poet should distance themselves from personal attachments in order to serve their art wholeheartedly. It implies that the poet's commitment to the craft requires a sort of sacrifice, sacrificing familial connections for the sake of artistic expression and dedication.

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