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“A poet is not an apostle; he drives out devils only by the power of the devil.” quote by Anonymous — Download Open image

“A poet is not an apostle; he drives out devils only by the power of the devil.”

About This Quote

Source Poetry Lecture, 1998

Suggests poets confront evil using the same flawed humanity that creates it.

In simple terms: Poets fight darkness with human insight.

Key Takeaway

Use art to expose and transform evil.

Themes

art evil human nature

Mood

thoughtful intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

literary analysis
creative writing workshops
social critique

Key Concepts

poetry psychology

Questions to Reflect On

How does art reveal societal flaws?
Can confronting darkness inspire change?

A Different Perspective

Risk of romanticizing evil.

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