Ifs Quote by Rae Armantrout
“Poetry wants to make things mean more than they mean, says someone, as if we knew how much things meant, and in what unit of measure.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry collection: "The Book of My Dreams" by Rae Armantrout, 2015
Poetry seeks to deepen meaning beyond ordinary perception, questioning how we quantify significance.
In simple terms: Poetry tries to give deeper meaning to things.
Key Takeaway
Consider how you assign value to experiences.
Themes
art
meaning
perception
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- creative writing
- art criticism
Key Concepts
semiotics
subjectivity
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what matters?
- What measures do you use for meaning?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation varies; meaning can be elusive.
