I'm tired of being this solemn poet of the masses, the enigma shrouded in a mystery. Votes: 2
Michael StipeNo man was ever yet a great poet, without being at the same time a profound philosopher. Votes: 2
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeBeing identified as a poet in France or Denmark or India one is greeted with gracious respect. Votes: 2
James BroughtonFor next to being a great poet is the power of understanding one. Votes: 0
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowBeing a poet is one of the unhealthier jobs--no regular hours, so many temptations! Votes: 0
Elizabeth BishopThe greatest tragedy that can befall a poet is to be praised by being misunderstood. Votes: 0
Pattiann RogersMy teaching was animated by what I was reading and being excited by as a poet. Votes: 0
Seamus HeaneyFor a poet, making poems is a way of viewing the world, being in the world, breathing. Votes: 0
Robin MorganThe poet enjoys the incomparable privilege of being able to be himself and others, as he wishes. Votes: 0
Charles BaudelaireHow does the poet speak to men with power, but by being still more a man than they Votes: 0
John KeatsBeing an artist is nothing, or at least, not enough; what you want is to be a poet. Votes: 0
Luc Delahaye