Quote by Charles Baudelaire

Any healthy man can go without food for two days - but not without poetry.

Any healthy man can go without food for two days - but not w

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of art and creativity in our lives. It suggests that while basic needs like food are essential for our physical survival, poetry (representing art and culture in general) is necessary for our emotional and intellectual well-being. It implies that without poetry, our existence would lack depth and fulfillment, emphasizing the profound impact of creative expression on the human experience.

By Charles Baudelaire

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