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“But he cannot see a connection between the end of yearning and the end of poetry. Is that what growing up amounts to: growing out of yearning, of passion, of all intensities of the soul?” quote by Anonymous
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“But he cannot see a connection between the end of yearning and the end of poetry. Is that what growing up amounts to: growing out of yearning, of passion, of all intensities of the soul?”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Yearning and poetry are linked; losing desire may diminish poetic feeling.

In simple terms: Loss of yearning may end poetry.

Key Takeaway

Preserve passion to sustain creativity.

Themes

art emotion creativity

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • teaching
  • personal reflection
  • mental health

Key Concepts

yearning poetry growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does aging always reduce passion?
  • Can poetry thrive without yearning?
A Different Perspective

Some may find new forms of expression without yearning.

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