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If there were no poetry on any day in the world, poetry would be invented that day. For there would be an intolerable hu
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"If there were no poetry on any day in the world, poetry would be invented that day. For there would be an intolerable hunger"

- Muriel Rukeyser

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This quote by Muriel Rukeyser talks to the power of poetry and its value in our lives. It recommends that poetry is a crucial part of our presence, which if it were to suddenly vanish, it would be quickly changed. This speaks to the concept that poetry is a basic part of our culture and our lives, and that it is something that we can not live without. It also suggests that poetry provides convenience and solace, which it can assist us to express our sensations and feelings in a way that nothing else can. This quote is a suggestion of the value of poetry and its ability to bring us together and to assist us make sense of the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Muriel Rukeyser between December 15, 1913 and February 12, 1980. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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