Greed Quote by Edith Sitwell
“I may say that I think greed about poetry is the only permissible greed - it is, indeed, unavoidable.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Essay: The Greed of Poetry, 1930
Poetry's desire for inspiration is an unavoidable, even necessary, form of greed.
In simple terms: Poetry's greedy inspiration.
Accept poetry's insatiable drive.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- creative retreats
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this "greed" fuel artistic growth?
- Can we balance desire and restraint?
Greed may be seen negatively.