Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Poetry teaches the enormous force of a few words, and, in proportion to the inspiration, checks loquacity.

Poetry teaches the enormous force of a few words, and, in pr

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power of poetry to convey meaningful messages and emotions effectively with just a few carefully chosen words. It highlights that poetry's impact is not dependent on the quantity of words used but rather on the quality and depth of the ideas expressed. Furthermore, the quote suggests that poetry has the ability to curb excessive talk or verbosity, reminding us that sometimes saying less can have a greater impact than saying more.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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