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Cholera Quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

“He repeated until his dying day that there was no one with more common sense, no stonecutter more obstinate, no manager more lucid or dangerous, than a poet.” quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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“He repeated until his dying day that there was no one with more common sense, no stonecutter more obstinate, no manager more lucid or dangerous, than a poet.”

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

About This Quote

Source Novel: One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez, 1967

Poets embody extreme common sense and obstinacy, surpassing even the most practical or dangerous figures.

In simple terms: Poets have ultimate common sense and stubbornness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of poetic perspective.

Themes

creativity wisdom leadership

Mood

contemplative critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership decisions
  • creative problem solving
  • artistic critique

Key Concepts

poetic insight common sense obstinacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does poetic insight become a hindrance?
  • How to balance poetic vision with practicality?
A Different Perspective

Poetic stubbornness can hinder flexibility in pragmatic contexts.

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