Quote by Walt Whitman

To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.

To have great poets, there must be great audiences too.

Summary

This quote highlights the reciprocal relationship between poets and their audiences. It suggests that the presence of talented poets alone is not sufficient for a vibrant literary culture. Rather, it emphasizes the importance of a receptive and appreciative audience in nurturing and inspiring great poets to create their best work. Without an engaged and enthusiastic audience, the impact and significance of poetry may be diminished, as it is in the dynamic interaction between poets and audiences that the true power and beauty of poetic expression are fully realized.

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By Walt Whitman

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