Quote by Octavio Paz

To read a poem is to hear it with our eyes to hear it is to see it with our ears.

To read a poem is to hear it with our eyes to hear it is to

Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing a poem goes beyond the visual act of reading and extends to perceiving it through other senses. It proposes that reading a poem allows the words to be heard and the emotions conveyed to be seen and felt. The quote implies that poems have a multi-dimensional quality, allowing readers to perceive and interpret them in unique ways that transcend traditional means of communication.

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