Marriage Quote by John Berryman
““Them lady poets must not marry, pal . . . It is a true error to marry with poets / or to be by them.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry collection: The Dream Songs, 1965
Suggests that poets’ intense creative lives clash with marriage, implying incompatibility.
In simple terms: Poets may find marriage incompatible with their art.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of relationships on creative work.
Themes
art
relationships
creativity
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- relationship counseling
- creative workshops
- personal decision-making
Key Concepts
artistic freedom
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does partnership affect artistic expression?
- Can love coexist with intense creativity?
A Different Perspective
Not all poets share this view.
![“Neither men, nor gods, nor booksellers' shelves permit ordinary poets to exist. [Lat., Mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd4/horace-172_booksellers_neither-men-nor-gods-nor-booksellers-she_23851.jpg)
![“[poems are] crystals deposited after the effervescent contact of the spirit with reality. (cristaux deposes apres l'effervescent contact de l'esprit avec la realite)” quote by Pierre Reverdy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb1/pierre-reverdy-33281_crystals_poems-are-crystals-deposited-after-the-e_13424.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
