Literature is a state of culture, poetry is a state of grace, befo

Literature is a state of culture, poetry is a state of grace, before and after culture. – Juan Ramon Jimenez

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It is a way we reassess our past. We can do that in poetry in ways we cant do in prose. – Peter Davison

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Well, I still write poetry, but I wouldnt call myself a poet. – David Duchovny

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I certainly cant speak for all cultures or all societies, but its clear that in America, poetry serves a very marginal purpose. Its not part of the cultural mainstream. – Mark Strand

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