Quote by Wallace Stevens

In poetry, you must love the words, the ideas and the images and rhythms with all your capacity to love anything at all.

In poetry, you must love the words, the ideas and the images

Summary

This quote highlights the fundamental element of passion and emotional involvement in writing poetry. It suggests that to excel in poetry, one must possess a deep affection and appreciation for the words, ideas, imagery, and rhythms. It suggests that one's love for these elements must be profound, as if their ability to love anything at all depends on it. The quote emphasizes the importance of investing oneself emotionally and wholeheartedly into the craft of poetry, as such passion and dedication are believed to be essential for creating impactful and meaningful verse.

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Poetry

By Wallace Stevens

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