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In Russia all tyrants believe poets to be their worst enemies
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"In Russia all tyrants believe poets to be their worst enemies"

- Yevgeny Yevtushenko

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This quote by Yevgeny Yevtushenko speaks to the power of poetry and its ability to challenge overbearing routines. In Russia, tyrants have actually long feared the power of poets to speak reality to power and to inspire people to withstand injustice. Poets have the capability to capture the feelings of an individuals and to reveal them in a way that resonates with the public. This can be an effective tool for those who are oppressed and can be a risk to those in power. By speaking up versus injustice, poets can assist to create a motion of individuals who are willing to stand up and fight for their rights. This is why autocrats in Russia have actually long seen poets as their worst enemies.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Yevgeny Yevtushenko somewhere between July 18, 1933 and today. He/she was a famous Poet from Russia. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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