Poetry Quote by Norman MacCaig

If we ask a vague question, such as, 'What is poetry?' we expect a vague answer, such as, 'Poetry is the music of words,'…

— A. R. Ammons

“Someone asked them a question about their poetry, and whether it was hard having to relive their words each time they performed. Their reply…

— Colleen Hoover

Poetry helps me understand who I am. It helps me understand the world around me. But above all, what poetry has taught me is…

— Yusef Komunyakaa

I don't think poetry is something that can be taught. We can encourage young writers, but what you can't teach them is the very…

— Robert Morgan

“ Poetry is never to be taught, for emotions are never bought ”

— Bela Anĝelo

I cannot understand why poetry is not taught at schools as a way of seeing, a quick, untiring path to essentials.

— May Sarton

Will you marry me? Do you have any money? Answer the second question first.

— Groucho Marx

'What is this', and 'How is this done?' are the first two questions to ask of any work of art. The second question immediately…

— James Fenton

“I have two questions for you: one, what kind of person do you want to be? Two, what kind of music would I find…

— Justin Young

I call my lawyer and say, 'Can I ask you two questions?' He says, 'What's the second question?'

— Henny Youngman

If we really wanted to have a reorientation of the tech industry toward what's best for people, then we would ask the second question,…

— Tristan Harris

These children that come at you with knives, they are your children. You taught them. I didn't teach them. I just tried to help…

— Charles Manson