
10 Great Quotes About Poets, Poetry, and Writing by Joseph Brodsky

Published by Paul Szlosek
Paul Szlosek was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, but currently resides in the nearby metropolis of Worcester. He was co-founder and host of the long-running Poet’s Parlor poetry reading in Southbridge and Sturbridge, as well as a past recipient of the Jacob Knight Award for Poetry. His poems have appeared in various local publications including the Worcester Review, Worcester Magazine, Sahara, Concrete Wolf, and Diner. He’s probably best known in the Worcester poetry community for his fanatical obsession with obscure poetry forms, and has invented his own including the ziggurat, the streetbeatina, and (most recently) the hodgenelle. View all posts by Paul Szlosek
My favorite series! Every one of these is delicious and strong. Such great truths delivered in succulent language. It encourages me to strengthen my craft!
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Thank you so very much, Brad! I’m so pleased to know that these quotes provide you with as much inspiration as they do for myself.
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Much to ponder here. Thank you for passing these along!
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You are very welcome, Liz!
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“In the business of writing what one accumulates is not expertise but uncertainties. Which is but another name for craft.”
I like this quote! It is true the poet often writes from the perspective of uncertainty!
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I know I certainly do…
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Interesting quotes! I enjoyed them.
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am i mentioned??????? 😀
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Thanks for the such a great posting.
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You are very welcome!
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I love it. Not your usual approach to an analysis of poesy. The intro had my attentnion right away. Thanks for visitying my blog. 🙂 VMK
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You are very welcome, Vernon, and thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so happy that you like these quotes by Joseph Brodsky.
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