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“There is a kind of poetry, bad and good, in everything, everywhere we look.” quote by Ali Smith
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““There is a kind of poetry, bad and good, in everything, everywhere we look.””

Ali Smith

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Accidental" by Ali Smith, 2005

Poetry can be found in all aspects of life, both beautiful and ugly, reminding us to notice the lyrical quality of everyday moments.

In simple terms: Poetry exists everywhere, good and bad.

Key Takeaway

Seek the poetic in daily life.

Themes

creativity perception beauty mundane artistic eye

Mood

thoughtful observational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • travel
  • urban exploration
  • conversational observation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

aesthetic appreciation literary theory mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mundane scene could you describe poetically?
  • How does recognizing beauty affect your mood?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone perceives poetry; some may overlook subtlety.

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