Poetry quote by Charles Baudelaire

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"Always be a poet, even in prose"

- Charles Baudelaire

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This quote by Charles Baudelaire encourages us to approach life with imagination and creativity. He is recommending that we must aim to bring beauty and poetry into our everyday lives, even when we are participating in ordinary activities. He is encouraging us to search for the charm in the ordinary and to find ways to express ourselves in innovative and meaningful methods. He is recommending that we need to strive to bring a sense of artistry and charm to our lives, even when we are taking part in seemingly ordinary jobs. He is encouraging us to find methods to express ourselves in a poetic way, even when we are engaging in prose. By doing this, we can bring a sense of happiness and appeal to our lives and to the lives of those around us.

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Charles Baudelaire This quote is written / told by Charles Baudelaire between April 9, 1821 and August 31, 1867. He was a famous Poet from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Poetry. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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