Amanda Gorman Quote - Poetry is interesting because not everyone is going to become a great poet, but anyone can be, and anyone can enjoy poetry, and it’s this openness, this accessibility of poetry that makes it the language of people.

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Poetry is interesting because not everyone is going to become a great poet, but anyone can be, and anyone can enjoy poetry, and it’s this openness, this accessibility of poetry that makes it the language of people.

"Poetry is interesting because not everyone is going to become a great poet, but anyone can be, and anyone can enjoy poetry, and it’s this openness, this accessibility of poetry that makes it the language of people."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Enjoyment
Tags: Enjoyment Greatness Language Poet Poetry

Meaning of this quote

Poetry's accessibility allows broad participation beyond elite achievement.

Key takeaway: Invite enjoyment without demanding mastery.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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