Poetry Quote by Lewis Hyde — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“But neither money nor machines can create. They shuttle tokens of energy, but they do not transform. A civilization based on them puts people out of touch with their creative powers.”

“I chase the wind and get lost in the clouds. I'm sweep into darkness in my search for the light.”

“All the black leather”

“Doubt not, O poet, but persist. Say 'It is in me, and shall out.' Stand there, balked and dumb, stuttering and stammering, hissed and hooted, stand and strive, until at last rage draw out of thee that dream-power which every night shows thee is thine own; a power transcending all limit and privacy, and by virtue of which a man is the conductor of the whole river of electricity.”

“Love is bitter, death is sweet.”

“In times of old when I was new”

“My soul is wrapped in harsh repose,”