Quote by Ernest Hemingway

Pound's crazy. All poets are.... They have to be. You don't put a poet like Pound in the loony bin. For history's sake we shouldn't keep him there.

Pound's crazy. All poets are.... They have to be. You don't

Summary

This quote suggests that, although poets may seem eccentric or unconventional, they possess a certain creative madness that sets them apart from others. It argues that figures like Pound, despite being unconventional, should not be confined to mental institutions as their unique perspectives contribute to the richness of human history and culture. By implying that poets have a necessary level of madness, the quote challenges societal norms and emphasizes the importance of embracing individuality and different forms of expression.

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By Ernest Hemingway

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