Art Quote by Kathleen Raine
“Of all the arts the living of a life is perhaps the greatest; to live every moment of life with the same imaginative commitment as the poet brings to a special field.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Sacred Grove, 1975
Living fully with artistic dedication mirrors a poet’s focused creativity.
In simple terms: Live life as a poet would.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to each moment.
Themes
creativity
mindfulness
artistic devotion
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily work
- teaching
- parenting
- art practice
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance imagination with duty?
- What does “living poetically” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Risk of neglecting practical responsibilities.
![“[Roger] “Do you know how amazingly beautiful you are to me?” “As beautiful as you are to me.” She slid her gaze down then back up with one of those secret smiles that played havoc with a man’s mind. He shook his head. “Nah, I couldn’t be, because you’d be insane with your need to just watch me…” quote by J.L. Saint](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dba/j-l-saint-47274_every-moment_roger-do-you-know-how-amazingly-beautifu_2910.jpg)
![“For [W. B.] Yeats magic was not so much a kind of poetry as poetry a kind of magic, and the object of both alike was evocation of energies and knowledge from beyond normal consciousness.” quote by Kathleen Raine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dec/kathleen-raine-24416_poem_for-w-b-yeats-magic-was-not-so-much-a-ki_1799401.jpg)
