Mean Quote by Matthew Zapruder
“Somewhere back a whiskey or so ago I wrote that thinking was a real thing in the world, just like anything else. I mean that very literally, materially. And it's true about poems, too.”
About This Quote
The poet treats thought as a tangible substance, equating mental activity with physical reality, and extends this view to poetry.
In simple terms: Thought is treated as a material thing, like poetry.
Key Takeaway
Consider ideas as concrete, manipulable entities.
Themes
creativity
philosophy
metaphor
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- artistic practice
- philosophical debate
- education
Key Concepts
materialism of mind
poetic ontology
literal interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing thought as material affect your creativity?
- Can ideas be both abstract and concrete?
A Different Perspective
Literal reading may ignore poetic nuance.
