Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry that is, prose = words in their best order - poetry = the best words in the best order.

I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely defin

Summary

In this quote, author Samuel Taylor Coleridge expresses his desire for aspiring poets to focus on both the structure and the quality of their words. He emphasizes that prose is about arranging words effectively, while poetry is about selecting the most powerful and evocative words and presenting them in the most effective order. Coleridge encourages young poets to find a balance between artistic expression and skillful craftsmanship to create their most impactful and memorable work.

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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