Dinner Quote by Laura E. Richards
“I would rather read poetry than eat my dinner any day. It has been so all my life.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Joy of Poetry, 1905
Poetry offers nourishment for the soul, surpassing ordinary sustenance.
In simple terms: Poetry feeds the heart more than food.
Key Takeaway
Read poetry for spiritual sustenance.
Themes
art
literature
spiritual nourishment
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily reading
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What poem moves you most?
- How does poetry change your mood?
A Different Perspective
Poetry may seem inaccessible to some.
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![“Music [is] the third rail of life. You grabbed it to shock yourself out of the dull drag of hours. To feel something. To burn with all the emotions you didn't get to experience in the ordinary run of school, TV, and loading the dishwasher after dinner.” quote by Joe Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44b/joe-hill-1162_dinner_music-is-the-third-rail-of-life-you-grab_5424.jpg)
