"For me, poetry is a situation - a state of being, a way of facing life and facing history"
- Tahar Ben Jelloun
About this Quote
Tahar Ben Jelloun describes that poetry is more than just a form of writing, it is a frame of mind, a way of approaching life and the world around us. Rather of simply serving as a kind of entertainment or a medium to communicate a certain message, poetry becomes a mindset that allows the reader to see the world in a various light. Through poetry, people can get a much deeper understanding of today minute and the events that have actually shaped history. Poetry allows individuals to confront battles, both personal and global, and assess their experiences. It is an effective tool that links us to our feelings and to the world around us.
This quote is written / told by Tahar Ben Jelloun somewhere between December 1, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Poet from France.
The author also have 39 other quotes.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"
