Culture Quote by Edward Hirsch
“In every culture, in every language, there is expressive play, expressive word play; there's language use to different purposes that we would call poetry.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Poems of the Last Decade by Edward Hirsch, 2015
Language across cultures serves playful, poetic functions beyond literal communication.
In simple terms: Language is used playfully and poetically worldwide.
Explore creative uses of language in daily life.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing workshops
- cross‑cultural communication
- media production
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday expressions feel poetic?
- How does culture shape linguistic play?
Not all expressive play is recognized as poetry.