Sorrow, it is said, will make even an oyster feel poetical. I never tried my hand at that sort of writing but on this particular occasion such was my state of feeling, that I began to fancy myself inspired; so I took pen in hand, and as usual I went ahead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crockett jokes that sorrow inspires poetry, and admits he started writing when he felt inspired by emotion.
- In plain terms
- Sadness can make people want to write poetry, and he did so when he felt inspired.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotional states like sorrow often trigger creative expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does emotion influence creativity?
- Is inspiration a reliable guide for writing?
Another view
Not all sorrow leads to meaningful creative output.
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