A jazz musician is not a jazz musician when he or she is eating dinner or when he or she is with his parents or spouse or neighbors. He's above all a human being . . . the true artform is being a human being.
Herbie HancockRead
Poetry is prose bewitched, a music made of visual thoughts, the sound of an idea.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the transformative and enchanting nature of poetry compared to prose.
Mina Loy expresses the idea that poetry transcends ordinary writing; it infuses prose with magic and rhythm, turning thoughts into a harmonious blend of sound and imagery. This definition suggests that poetry not only conveys ideas but does so in a way that resonates emotionally and intellectually, creating a unique musicality that reveals deeper insights.
Themes
PoetryProseMusicIdeasVisualThoughts
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a poetry reading to emphasize the artistry of word choice.
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