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With me its the whole thing, its the conceit, the idea, what the poem is saying. And it goes on just as long as is neces
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"With me it's the whole thing, it's the conceit, the idea, what the poem is saying. And it goes on just as long as is necessary to say what needs to be said"

- James Laughlin

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This quote by James Laughlin talks to the significance of the idea behind a poem. He highlights that the poem ought to be as long as necessary to communicate the message. This suggests that the poem must not be restricted by a certain number of words or lines, but ought to be as long as it needs to be to reveal the idea. This concept is very important since it permits the poet to totally explore the concept they are trying to communicate. It also permits the reader to completely comprehend the poem and its message. Laughlin's quote emphasizes the importance of the idea behind a poem and how it ought to be expressed in the most reliable way possible. It is a tip that the poem must be as long as essential to communicate the concept, which the concept needs to be the focus of the poem.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Laughlin between October 30, 1914 and November 12, 1997. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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