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Prose on certain occasions can bear a great deal of poetry on the other hand, poetry sinks and swoons under a moderate w
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"Prose on certain occasions can bear a great deal of poetry; on the other hand, poetry sinks and swoons under a moderate weight of prose"

- Walter Savage Landor

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This quote by Walter Savage Landor speaks to the power of language and how it can be used to convey different messages. He is suggesting that prose, or composed language, can be used to convey a lot of feeling and charm, while poetry can be overwhelmed by too much prose. This recommends that the two forms of language should be used in balance, as excessive of one can overpower the other. Landor is stressing the significance of discovering the best balance in between prose and poetry in order to effectively interact a message. He is likewise recommending that both forms of language can be used to create effective and meaningful messages. By comprehending the power of both prose and poetry, we can produce more meaningful and powerful messages.

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Walter Savage Landor This quote is written / told by Walter Savage Landor between January 30, 1775 and September 17, 1864. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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