Fins Quote by Carl Sandburg
“Poetry is a fossil rock-print of a fin and a wing, with an illegible oath between.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry collection: "The People, Yes", 1936
Poetry captures fleeting moments like fossils, preserving both beauty and hidden promises.
In simple terms: Poetry preserves fleeting beauty and hidden meanings.
Appreciate poetry as a record of transient insight.
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When to use this quote
- reading
- writing
- education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden promises do you find in poems?
- How does poetic language shape your view of nature?
Interpretation can be ambiguous without context.