Quote by John Colville

He fertilizes a phrase or a line of poetry for weeks and then gives birth to it in a speech.

He fertilizes a phrase or a line of poetry for weeks and the

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker, before delivering a speech, spends a significant amount of time carefully crafting and perfecting specific phrases or lines of poetry. The process is compared to fertilization, suggesting that the speaker nurtures these ideas and nurtures them over time until they are ready to be shared. The act of giving birth in a speech creates the impression that the speaker presents these thought-out phrases or lines with great passion and impact, resulting in a memorable and impactful delivery.

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Poetry

By John Colville

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