Quote by Wallace Stevens

Everything is complicated; if that were not so, life and poetry and everything else would be a bore.

Everything is complicated; if that were not so, life and poe

Summary

This quote implies that the intricacies and complexities of life, including poetry and everything else, are what make them interesting and engaging. It suggests that if everything were simple and straightforward, it would lack excitement, challenge, and depth. The quote emphasizes the value and beauty found in the complexities of existence, highlighting the inherent fascination in navigating intricate aspects of life rather than finding them monotonous or dull.

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Perception

By Wallace Stevens

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