Quote by Thomas Carlyle
Every poet... finds himself born in the midst of prose. He has to struggle from the littleness and obstruction of an actual world into the freedom and infinitude of an ideal.
Summary
This quote suggests that every poet starts their creative journey within the confines of ordinary, everyday language ("prose"). However, they are compelled to break free from the limitations and constraints of the real world and tap into their imagination and creativity to explore boundless possibilities ("freedom and infinitude") in the realm of the ideal. The poet's struggle lies in transcending the mundane and expressing themselves in a way that gives voice to their unique vision and perspective.
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