“I cannot accept the doctrine that in poetry there is a ''suspension of belief.'' A poet must never make a statement simply because it is sounds poetically exciting; he must also believe it to be true.”
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Auden, W. H. (n.d.). I cannot accept the doctrine that in poetry there is a ''suspension of belief.'' A poet must never make a statement simply because it is sounds poetically exciting; he must also believe it to be true. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32739-i-cannot-accept-the-doctrine-that-in-poetry/
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Auden, W. H. “I cannot accept the doctrine that in poetry there is a ''suspension of belief.'' A poet must never make a statement simply because it is sounds poetically exciting; he must also believe it to be true.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32739-i-cannot-accept-the-doctrine-that-in-poetry/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Auden, W. H. “I cannot accept the doctrine that in poetry there is a ''suspension of belief.'' A poet must never make a statement simply because it is sounds poetically exciting; he must also believe it to be true.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32739-i-cannot-accept-the-doctrine-that-in-poetry/.