Poetry Quote by Anonymous
“I could no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Poetry Journal, 2010
He admits poetry is as unknowable to him as a dog’s understanding of a rat.
In simple terms: Poetry is beyond his grasp.
Accept limits of personal expertise.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- literary criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you appreciate art you don’t understand?
- How do you handle intellectual limits?
Some may find value in exploring unknowns.