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If poetry should address itself to the same needs and aspirations, the same hopes and fears, to which the Bible addresse
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"If poetry should address itself to the same needs and aspirations, the same hopes and fears, to which the Bible addresses itself, it might rival it in distribution"

- Wallace Stevens

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This quote by Wallace Stevens suggests that if poetry were to concentrate on the same subjects as the Bible, it could become just as widely distributed. Stevens indicates that the Bible succeeds due to the fact that it talks to the needs, aspirations, hopes, and fears of its readers. He suggests that if poetry were to do the exact same, it could become simply as popular. This quote talks to the power of literature to get in touch with readers on a deep level. It recommends that if writers concentrate on subjects that are meaningful to their readers, their work can end up being commonly read and appreciated. Stevens' quote encourages writers to concentrate on topics that are relevant to their readers in order to develop meaningful and successful works of literature.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wallace Stevens between October 2, 1879 and August 2, 1955. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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