Quote by Howard Nemerov

I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.

I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.

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This quote suggests a desire to communicate in iambic pentameter, a poetic meter consisting of stressed and unstressed syllables, typically associated with Shakespearean sonnets. The speaker admires this rhythmic pattern but acknowledges the challenges in using it as a preferred form of communication. The quote may reflect a fascination with the beauty and elegance of iambic pentameter, perhaps hinting at a wish for eloquence or a longing for a more poetic way of expression.

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