The atmosphere of poetry today seems strained and unnatural. There is an attempt to force the growth of poetry. - Florence Earle Coates

The question of perpetual copyright is, in my judgement, entitled to the full and favorable consideration of the Congress of an enlightened republic. There would seem to be every reason for the equitable protection, without limit as to time, of the unquestioned property rights of its citizens.

The business of art is to enlarge and correct the heart and to lift our ideals out of the ugly and the mean through love of the ideal...The business of art is to appeal to the soul.

Of all the arts poetry is the most intimate and personal.