Quote by Oscar Wilde

All bad poetry springs from genuine feeling. To be natural is to be obvious, and to be obvious is to be inartistic.

All bad poetry springs from genuine feeling. To be natural i

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde suggests that all bad poetry originates from authentic emotions. Wilde implies that being natural in one's expression may come across as obvious and lacking artistry. In other words, simply expressing genuine feelings without skillful execution can result in poor poetry. Wilde's statement highlights the importance of balancing genuine emotions with artistic techniques to create poetry that is both natural and artistically refined.

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By Oscar Wilde

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