Doubt not, O poet, but persist. Say 'It is in me, and…
“Doubt not, O poet, but persist. Say 'It is in me, and shall out.' Stand there, balked and dumb, stuttering and stammering, hissed and hooted, stand and strive, until at last rage draw out of thee that dream-power which every night shows thee is thine own; a power transcending all limit and privacy, and by virtue of which a man is the conductor of the whole river of electricity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Poets must trust inner voice and persist despite doubt, channeling inner power to create.
In simple terms: Poets need confidence and perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner voice.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
self‑trust
expression
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- overcoming writer’s block
- creative practice
Key Concepts
inner power
artistic drive
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner power fuels your creativity?
- How do you handle artistic doubt?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic for beginners.