Quote by Anthony Hope

I wish you would read a little poetry sometimes. Your ignorance cramps my conversation.

I wish you would read a little poetry sometimes. Your ignora

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This quote communicates the frustration and disappointment that someone feels when the person they are having a conversation with lacks a understanding or appreciation for poetry. The speaker is expressing a desire for the other person to engage with poetry in order to enrich their conversations. The "ignorance" of the other person is seen as limiting and stifling the potential depth and beauty of their dialogue.

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