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Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility
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"Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility"

- William Wordsworth

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This quote by William Wordsworth speaks with the power of poetry and its ability to capture powerful feelings. Wordsworth suggests that poetry is born from emotion, but it is only when those emotions are recollected in harmony that they can be expressed in a significant way. This suggests that poetry is a reflection of the poet's innermost sensations, and that it is only when those sensations are processed and understood that they can be expressed in a meaningful way. Wordsworth's quote also indicates that poetry is a form of self-expression, and that it is just when the poet remains in a serene mindset that they can genuinely express their feelings. In this way, poetry can be viewed as a type of catharsis, enabling the poet to procedure and express their emotions in a significant way.

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William Wordsworth This quote is written / told by William Wordsworth between April 7, 1770 and April 23, 1850. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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