Of course poets have morals and manners of their own, and custom is no argument with them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poets follow their own ethical codes rather than societal norms.
- In plain terms
- Poets have their own rules, so tradition does not sway them.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists often prioritize personal integrity over convention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do artists challenge societal norms?
- Should art follow convention?
Another view
Not all poets reject social norms explicitly.
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