Every day Quote by John Ciardi
““The fact that a good poem will never wholly submit to explanation is not its deficiency but its very life. One lives every day what he cannot define. It is feeling that is first. What one cannot help but sense in good poetry is a sense of the whole language stirring toward richer possibilities than one could have foreseen.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poetry and Meaning, 1975
Poetry’s power lies in its ability to evoke feeling beyond rational explanation, offering a richer, undefinable experience.
In simple terms: Poetry feels more than it can be explained.
Key Takeaway
Embrace feeling before analysis.
Themes
art
emotion
language
creativity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- writing
- teaching literature
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
ineffability
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling guide your understanding of art?
- Can you experience poetry without analysis?
A Different Perspective
Its impact may be limited if the reader lacks emotional openness.
