Quote by Vissarion Belinsky
Do not worry about the incarnation of ideas. If you are a poet, your works will contain them without your knowledge -- they will be both moral and national if you follow your inspiration freely.
Summary
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson encourages poets to trust in their own artistic expression, without worrying about purposefully incorporating certain ideas or themes. According to Emerson, if you are a genuine poet, your works will naturally reflect these ideas, whether they are moral or national, without any conscious effort. By following your inspiration freely and authentically expressing yourself, you will create poetry that effortlessly embodies the inherent qualities and values that are important to you and your culture.
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