His [the poet's] function is to make his imagination theirs [the people's] and he fulfills himself only as he sees his imagination become the light in the minds of others. His role, in short, is to help people to live their lives.


The Necessary Angel

Wallace Stevens Quotes

His [the poet's] function is to make his imagination theirs [the people's] and he fulfills himself only as he sees his imagination become the light...

His [the poet's] function is to make his imagination theirs [the people's] and he fulfills himself only as he sees his imagination become the light...

His [the poet's] function is to make his imagination theirs [the people's] and he fulfills himself only as he sees his imagination become the light...

His [the poet's] function is to make his imagination theirs [the people's] and he fulfills himself only as he sees his imagination become the light...