Good Quote by Robert Hass
“It is good sometimes for poetry to disenchant us.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: "The Gift of Tongues", 2000
Poetry can serve to strip away illusion, revealing deeper truths.
In simple terms: Poetry sometimes removes enchantment.
Use poetry to confront reality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- creative writing
- education
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does losing enchantment affect your perception?
- When is enchantment valuable?
Not all readers appreciate loss of enchantment.