Quote by Samuel Johnson

To a poet nothing can be useless

To a poet nothing can be useless

Summary

This quote suggests that poets find value and purpose in everything they encounter. It conveys the belief that even seemingly insignificant or useless things hold meaning or inspiration for a poet's creative expression. With their keen observation and imagination, poets can find beauty, significance, and depth in the most ordinary or mundane aspects of life, revealing the interconnectedness of the world and capturing its essence through their words. It highlights the poet's ability to transform the overlooked or dismissed into something valuable and meaningful.

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Poetry

By Samuel Johnson

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