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“Rhyme is the rock on which thou art to wreck.” quote by John Dryden
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“Rhyme is the rock on which thou art to wreck.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

Source Play: The Unfortunate Lovers, 1680

Poetry can be a destructive force if misused.

In simple terms: Rhyme can wreck.

Key Takeaway

Use language responsibly.

Themes

literature danger creativity

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing workshops
  • media campaigns

Key Concepts

rhetoric artistic power

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does poetry empower?
  • How to balance art and harm?
A Different Perspective

Creative expression also builds.

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