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It is a happy thing that there is no royal road to poetry. The world should know by this time that one cannot reach Parn
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"It is a happy thing that there is no royal road to poetry. The world should know by this time that one cannot reach Parnassus except by flying thither"

- Gerard Manley Hopkins

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This quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins is a tip that there is no easy method to end up being a terrific poet. He is claiming that there is no shortcut to coming to be a wonderful poet, which one need to work hard and also commit themselves to the craft in order to get to the elevations of Parnassus, the hill in Greek mythology related to poetry and songs. He is emphasizing that the course to coming to be an excellent poet is difficult, and that it needs effort and devotion. He is likewise suggesting that the world should know this now, as it is not a new concept. This quote is a pointer that wonderful poets are not born, yet made with effort and also dedication. It is a suggestion that there is no royal road to verse, which one have to strive and make every effort to reach the heights of Parnassus.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Gerard Manley Hopkins between July 28, 1844 and June 8, 1889. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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