The Quotidian, August 7, 2010 ~ Poetry

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering – these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love – these are what we stay alive for.” John Keating (character played by Robin Williams), “Dead Poets Society” (movie, 1989) [I added italics].

[Source: Squidoo.com and verified using ThinkExist.com; both are quote sites].

Indeed.

I wish you much poetry, much beauty, and lots of romance and love.