A poem should not mean but be.
Archibald MacleishRead
Journalism is concerned with events, poetry with feelings. Journalism is concerned with the look of the world, poetry with the feel of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote distinguishes between journalism and poetry, highlighting their different focuses on facts and emotions.
Archibald Macleish's quote emphasizes the inherent differences between journalism and poetry. While journalism aims to report on events and depict the external reality of the world, poetry delves into the subjective emotional experiences associated with those realities. This distinction underscores the dual nature of human understanding, where factual knowledge and emotional depth coexist.
Themes
JournalismPoetryFeelingsEventsArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the importance of literature, one might quote this to differentiate between literary forms.
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