Culture Quote by Eliza Griswold

Poetry resonates differently in each culture; it doesn't in America.

— Campbell McGrath

Poetry isn't as relevant in the Western world as it is in Afghanistan. And not many people make time for something that doesn't feel…

— Eliza Griswold

Poetry reaches into places in us that we are suppose to ignore or mistrust, that are perceived as subversive or non-useful, in what is…

— Adrienne Rich

I certainly can't speak for all cultures or all societies, but it's clear that in America, poetry serves a very marginal purpose. It's not…

— Mark Strand

In most of the world, poetry has such a different reputation than it does in Western culture. Poetry is a popular genre in Afghanistan.…

— Eliza Griswold

By definition, poetry works with qualities and dynamics that mainstream society is reluctant to face head-on. It's an interesting phenomenon that by necessity, poetry…

— David Whyte

Poetry is a language used in a different way.

— Anonymous

Most Americans do not like poetry. We may respect it, but we do not enjoy it.

— Gilbert Highet

On the one hand poetry is useless. It can't change the world materially. On the other hand it is a basic part of human…

— Bei Dao

I think the culture can absorb so many people writing poetry and trying to earn their living in poetry.

— Edward Hirsch

Poetry is a response to the daily necessity of getting the world right.

— Wallace Stevens

Poetry isn't just different from prose, it's more important for the human species.

— Joseph Brodsky