Quote by Ezra Pound

Humanity is the rich effluvium, it is the waste and the manure and the soil, and from it grows the tree of the arts.

Humanity is the rich effluvium, it is the waste and the manu

Summary

This quote implies that humanity, with all its flaws and imperfections, serves as the fertile ground for the flourishing of the arts. It suggests that the complexity and diversity found within human experiences, emotions, and struggles provide the necessary raw material for artistic expression and creation. Just as manure and waste nourish the soil, humanity's essence nourishes and cultivates the growth of artistic endeavors, resulting in the creation of beautiful and meaningful works of art.

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By Ezra Pound

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