Quote by Thomas Carlyle

He that works and does some Poem, not he that merely says one, is worthy of the name of Poet.

He that works and does some Poem, not he that merely says on

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of tangible action and effort in the creative process. It suggests that true poets are those who not only talk about writing poems but actually put in the work to create them. Merely voicing poetic ideas or thoughts is not enough, as it is the act of actually crafting and bringing poetry to life that truly defines someone as a poet. It highlights the value of active engagement and the transformative power of laboring to produce meaningful artistic expressions.

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