Amenities Quote by May Sarton
“For poetry exists to break through to below the level of reason where the angels and monsters that the amenities keep in the cellar may come out to dance, to rove and roar, growling and singing, to bring life back to the enclosed rooms where too often we are only 'living and partly living.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: "The Weather of the Heart", 1975
Poetry aims to transcend rational limits, letting imagination and primal forces revive life.
In simple terms: Poetry breaks reason to revive life.
Key Takeaway
Let imagination restore vitality.
Themes
creativity
spirituality
rebirth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art therapy
- creative writing
- spiritual retreats
- education
Key Concepts
aesthetics
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poetry awaken hidden emotions?
- What role do “angels and monsters” play in personal growth?
A Different Perspective
May be too abstract for some readers.
