It is difficult to write a paradiso when all the superficial indications are that you ought to write an apocalypse.
Ezra PoundRead
I have tried to write Paradise Do not move Let the wind speak that is paradise. Let the Gods forgive what I have made Let those I love try to forgive what I have made.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the struggle of the artist and the desire for acceptance from both the divine and loved ones.
In this quote, Ezra Pound expresses the intrinsic connection between art and paradise, suggesting that true beauty and fulfillment are achieved through creation. He acknowledges the difficulty of his work and seeks forgiveness from both divine entities and those he cherishes for any shortcomings in his artistic expression.
Themes
ParadiseForgivenessArtCreationLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at an art gallery, one could reference this quote to emphasize the emotional journey of artists.
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The modern artist must live by craft and violence. His gods are violent gods. Those artists, so called, whose work does not show this strife, are uninteresting.
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