Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

We talk so abstractly about poetry because all of us are usually bad poets.

We talk so abstractly about poetry because all of us are usu

Summary

This quote suggests that the reason why we often speak in vague or abstract terms about poetry is because most of us lack the skill or talent to express ourselves effectively through this art form. As the majority of individuals are not adept poets, it becomes difficult to articulate the essence and intricacies of poetry in concise and precise language. This observation highlights the inherent challenge of discussing poetry and the limitations we may encounter due to our own limitations as poets.

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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