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I think that the job of poetry, its political job, is to refresh the idea of justice, which is going dead in us all the
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"I think that the job of poetry, its political job, is to refresh the idea of justice, which is going dead in us all the time"

- Robert Hass

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This quote by Robert Hass speaks to the power of poetry to inspire and inspire individuals to pursue justice. He believes that poetry has a political function to play in society, which is to keep the concept of justice alive in people's minds. He believes that without poetry, the concept of justice can become stale and forgotten. He thinks that poetry can assist to remind people of the value of justice and the need to strive for it. By utilizing poetic language and imagery, poets can assist to stimulate a sense of justice and motivate people to do something about it. In this method, poetry can be an effective tool for social modification and a reminder of the significance of justice in our society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Hass somewhere between March 1, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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