Art Quote by Lizette Woodworth Reese

The other side of it is that, despite all that, people reach out to poetry at the key moments in their lives.

— Paul Muldoon

“Poetry may appear to be just words, but it is an extension of our lives. It is the music of life and for us…

— Abdul Milazi

Poetry is a life-cherishing force.

— Mary Oliver

Poetry is the art of understanding what it is to be alive.

— Archibald MacLeish

Poetry is the way into a spiritual vision of society and the universe.

— Camille Paglia

“Poetry is a niche genre, sure, but it has a way of opening people up. It opens me up. As with music and art,…

— Nicholas Trandahl

A life is not sufficiently elevated for poetry, unless, of course, the life has been made into an art.

— Mark Strand

Poetry is not an end in itself but in the service of life; of what use are poems, or any other works of art,…

— Kathleen Raine

I see poetry as spiritual medicine.

— Mahmoud Darwish

I am inclined to believe that some music, like certain poetry, finds its appeal and way to all.

— Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Poetry is really a way of sharing feelings and ideas.

— Caroline Kennedy

Poetry is a comforting piece of fiction set to more or less lascivious music.

— H. L. Mencken