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The poem is a little myth of mans capacity of making life meaningful. And in the end, the poem is not a thing we see-it
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"The poem is a little myth of man's capacity of making life meaningful. And in the end, the poem is not a thing we see-it is, rather, a light by which we may see-and what we see is life"

- Robert Penn Warren

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This quote by Robert Penn Warren speaks to the power of poetry to bring implying to life. He recommends that poetry is not something that we can merely observe, but rather a source of lighting that permits us to see life in a brand-new and meaningful method. He suggests that poetry is a tool that can be utilized to make life more significant, and that it can help us to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. Warren's quote highlights the significance of poetry in assisting us to understand our lives and to find significance in our experiences. It is a pointer that poetry can be a powerful source of insight and motivation, and that it can assist us to make life more meaningful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Penn Warren between April 24, 1905 and September 15, 1989. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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