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Dealing with poetry is a daunting task, simply because the reason one does it as an editor at all is because one is cons
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"Dealing with poetry is a daunting task, simply because the reason one does it as an editor at all is because one is constantly coming to terms with one's own understanding of how to understand the world"

- Peter Davison

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In this quote, Peter Davison is expressing the trouble of dealing with poetry. As an editor, one is continuously confronted with the difficulty of analyzing and comprehending the significance behind the words. This can be a daunting task because poetry is frequently available to multiple analyses and can be extremely subjective. However, the reason one handles this task as an editor is because it allows them to continuously grapple with their own understanding of the world. Through examining and modifying poetry, one is forced to face their own beliefs and point of views, ultimately resulting in a deeper understanding of the world around them.

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Peter Davison This quote is written / told by Peter Davison somewhere between April 13, 1951 and today. He was a famous Actor from United Kingdom. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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