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Quote by Eugenio Montale
There is also poetry written to be shouted in a square in front of

There is also poetry written to be shouted in a square in front of an enthusiastic crowd. This occurs especially in countries where authoritarian regimes are in power. – Eugenio Montale

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I have been judged to be a pessimist but what abyss of ignorance and low egoism is not hidden in one who thinks that Man is the god of himself and that his future can only be triumphant? – Eugenio Montale

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This proves that great lyric poetry can die, be reborn, die again, but will always remain one of the most outstanding creations of the human soul. – Eugenio Montale

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A life is not sufficiently elevated for poetry, unless, of course, the life has been made into an art. – Mark Strand

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Bleak House is just the most astounding piece of work. Theres huge, visionary poetry in it. – Simon Callow

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Lyres are placid in the hands of poets; but the true lyre is the poet himself. – Alexandre Vinet (1797–1847)

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Its bad poetry executed by people that cant sing. Thats my definition of Rap. – Peter Steele

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