Poetry quote by Charles Olson

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You dont help people in your poems. Ive been trying to help people all my life - thats my trouble
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"You don't help people in your poems. I've been trying to help people all my life - that's my trouble"

- Charles Olson

About this Quote

This quote by Charles Olson talks to the idea that poetry can be used to assist individuals. Olson is recommending that he has actually been attempting to use his poetry to help people, however has not achieved success. He is revealing his aggravation at not having the ability to utilize his poetry to assist individuals, and is indicating that he has actually been trying to do this all his life. This quote talks to the power of poetry and how it can be utilized to help people. It likewise speaks to Olson's dedication to assisting individuals, and his belief that poetry can be used to do this. Olson's quote is a reminder that poetry can be utilized to assist individuals, and that it is possible to utilize it to make a distinction worldwide.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Olson between December 27, 1910 and January 10, 1970. He/she was a famous Poet from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Poetry. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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