Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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I have become infected, now that I see how beautifully a book is coming out of all this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the transformative power of writing and creativity.
In this quote, Carl Sandburg reflects on the profound change that occurs within an individual when they engage in the creative process of writing. He suggests that despite any challenges or struggles faced, the beauty and fulfillment derived from creating something meaningful, like a book, ultimately outweigh the difficulties, leading to a sense of infection or deep passion for the art of expression.
Themes
CreativityWritingBooksBeautyTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on the importance of creativity in education, one might quote Sandburg to inspire students.
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