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Thats one of the great things about poetry one realises that one does ones little turn - that youre just part of the gre
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"That's one of the great things about poetry; one realises that one does one's little turn - that you're just part of the great crop, as it were"

- Paul Muldoon

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In this quote, poet Paul Muldoon highlights the appeal and humbling nature of poetry. He recommends that through writing poetry, one concerns comprehend their location in the world and recognizes that they are just a small part of a bigger neighborhood of poets. By using the expression "one's little turn," Muldoon suggests that each poet has their own distinct contribution to make, however eventually, they are all part of a greater collective. This quote likewise talks to the idea of poetry being a universal language that connects individuals from different backgrounds and experiences. Overall, Muldoon commemorates the power of poetry to unite and motivate individuals as part of a larger artistic neighborhood.

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Paul Muldoon This quote is written / told by Paul Muldoon somewhere between June 20, 1951 and today. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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