Toga Quote by Witold Gombrowicz
““Wielka Poezja będąc wielką i będąc poezją nie może nie zachwycać nas, a więc zachwyca!””
About This Quote
Source Play: “Wesele” (The Wedding), 1933
Great poetry, when truly grand, inevitably captivates and astonishes its audience.
In simple terms: Grand poetry must awe us.
Seek works that move you deeply.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading classic poetry
- writing workshops
- art criticism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a poem feel grand to you?
- Can a poem be grand without being awe‑inspiring?
Not all grand works achieve awe for every reader.