A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits.

Robert A. Heinlein
A poet who reads his verse in public may have...
A poet who reads his verse in public may have...
A poet who reads his verse in public may have...
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About This Quote

A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits. This quote is a reference to the idea that a person who wants to be a successful poet should not do so in public, but should work alone in private. Public readings are reserved for those who have much talent and skill, and who need much practice. In other words, if you read your poetry in public, you may be a bad poet and should work on it until you get better.

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