Groups Quote by Babette Deutsch
“The poet who speaks out of the deepest instincts of man will be heard. The poet who creates a myth beyond the power of man to realize is gagged at the peril of the group that binds him. He is the true revolutionary: he builds a new world.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Role of the Poet, 1935
A poet who channels deep human instincts is heard, but one who imagines beyond human limits is silenced by societal constraints; true revolutionaries create new worlds through mythic vision.
In simple terms: Poets who tap deep instincts are heard; those who imagine beyond limits are silenced.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold imagination despite social pressure.
Themes
creativity
revolution
myth
societal pressure
artistic freedom
Mood
defiant
inspired
Type
philosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- political activism
- personal expression
Key Concepts
Existentialism
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists protect their radical ideas?
- What role does myth play in societal change?
A Different Perspective
When a poet's vision threatens the status quo, they may be censored.
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