Quote by George Farquhar

Poetry is a mere drug, Sir.

Poetry is a mere drug, Sir.

Summary

This quote implies that poetry is like a drug in the sense that it can be an addictive and enticing form of expression. It suggests that poetry has the power to captivate and transport individuals into a different state of mind, just as a drug can alter one's perception. Additionally, it alludes to the idea that poetry may have the ability to temporarily relieve or provide an escape from reality, similar to how a drug can provide a temporary detachment from one's surroundings.

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Poetry

By George Farquhar

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