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Karena menggubah puisi adalah profesi yang jelas lebih…

“Karena menggubah puisi adalah profesi yang jelas lebih mudah daripada mengukir gading.” quote by Multatuli
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““Karena menggubah puisi adalah profesi yang jelas lebih mudah daripada mengukir gading.””

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Stating that writing poetry is an easier profession than carving ivory.

In simple terms: Poetry is easier than ivory carving.

Key Takeaway

Choose creative pursuits over laborious crafts.

Themes

art profession creativity skill comparison

Mood

thoughtful ironic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • artistic expression
  • skill development

Key Concepts

literary criticism occupational metaphor creative labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes poetry demanding despite seeming ease?
  • How does medium affect creative difficulty?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may oversimplify artistic challenges.

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