Quote by André Gide

“Therefore” is a word the poet must not know. – André Gide

Other quotes by André Gide

In order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself. – André Gide

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Self-Discovery
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I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies. The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress. – André Gide

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Adversity
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Women who are inclined to write poetry at all are inspired by being mad at something. – Amy Clampitt

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Poetry

If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect. – John Barton

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Poetry

I dont like poetry that just slaps violent words on a canvas, as it were. – Anne Stevenson

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Poetry

Poetry asks people to have values, form opinions, care about some other part of experience besides making money and being successful on the job. – Toi Derricotte

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Poetry

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Health consists with temperance alone. – Alexander Pope

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When it is not in our power to follow what is true, we ought to follow what is most probable. – Rene Descartes

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