Mould Quote by Edmund Waller
“So must the writer, whose productions should Take with the vulgar, be of vulgar mould.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Poetical Works of Edmund Waller, 1650s
A poet must avoid crude style and aim for refined expression, not lowbrow content.
In simple terms: Writers should be refined, not vulgar.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate elevated language.
Themes
literature
refinement
class
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
didactic
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- literary criticism
- education
- publishing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
aesthetics
elitism
authorial responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance sophistication with accessibility?
- When is vulgarity effective?
A Different Perspective
Highbrow standards may alienate broader audiences.
