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Greed Quote by Edith Sitwell

“I may say that I think greed about poetry is the only permissible greed - it is, indeed, unavoidable.” quote by Edith Sitwell
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“I may say that I think greed about poetry is the only permissible greed - it is, indeed, unavoidable.”

Edith Sitwell

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept poetry's insatiable drive.

Themes

creativity greed art

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • creative retreats
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

literature philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this "greed" fuel artistic growth?
  • Can we balance desire and restraint?
A Different Perspective

Greed may be seen negatively.

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