Admire Quote by Witold Gombrowicz
“Great poetry must be admired, because it is great and because it is poetry, and so we admire it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ferdydurke, 1937
Poetry is valued both for its inherent greatness and for being poetry, prompting admiration.
In simple terms: Poetry is admired for its greatness and its nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both form and content in art.
Themes
art
admiration
poetry
Mood
reflective
intellectual
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- teaching literature
- writing criticism
Key Concepts
aesthetic value
self‑referentiality
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a poem “great”?
- Does knowing a work is poetry change its impact?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue admiration can be purely aesthetic, ignoring deeper meaning.
