To have opinions is to sell out to yourself. To have no opinion is to exist. To have every opinion is to be a poet.

Summary

This quote suggests that having opinions can limit one's individuality and authenticity, as it indicates a willingness to conform to societal norms or personal biases. Having no opinion implies merely existing in a passive state, devoid of personal convictions or thoughts. However, the quote suggests that having the ability to embrace and understand multiple perspectives, represented by "having every opinion," is what truly enables one to express themselves creatively, like a poet. In this view, a poet is someone who can synthesize and communicate diverse and contrasting viewpoints.

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