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What is the meaning of this quote?

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race.”

What do you think this quote means? I am using it for an english essay and i need some help.
Thanks :smile:

Reply 1

Mr M

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Original post by Priyanka345

What does it mean to you?

Reply 2

Priyanka345

Original post by Mr M

What does it mean to you?

I have my own perspectives but its very confusing. I haven't really understood the actual true meaning of it.

Reply 3

Mr M

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Original post by Priyanka345

I have my own perspectives but its very confusing. I haven't really understood the actual true meaning of it.

Say what you are thinking then? If you really don't have a clue then don't use it.

Reply 4

Mr M

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Here's a quote you can use: "In the canon of literature is there really no better defence of poetry than a vapid line from a movie script? Mr M."

Reply 5

Priyanka345

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Here's a quote you can use: "In the canon of literature is there really no better defence of poetry than a vapid line from a movie script? Mr M."

okay, so can you give me a quote from a philosopher, a poet or a writer, that expresses the same meaning as what Robin Williams had said?

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Mr M

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Original post by Priyanka345

okay, so can you give me a quote from a philosopher, a poet or a writer, that expresses the same meaning as what Robin Williams had said?

Take your pick.

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_poetry.html

Reply 7

Priyanka345

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Take your pick.

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_poetry.html

I did not find a quote on that website that expressed the same meaning, I think that you should have read through it first. I have already submitted my essay so don't worry.

Reply 8

Mr M

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Original post by Priyanka345

I did not find a quote on that website that expressed the same meaning, I think that you should have read through it first. I have already submitted my essay so don't worry.