"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his
limitations. When power narrows the areas of men's concern, poetry
reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power
corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths
which must serve as the touchstone of our judgment."
John F. Kennedy, Oct. 26, 1963, Address, Amherst College
The poet is the conscience of the nation,
Or, I've been told he should be, But now I see no indication He even knows he could be. |
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