There is no money in poetry, but then there is no poetry in money.

About This Quote

There are many people who would rather do something else with their time than to write. Because of this, some people may think that poetry is not financially beneficial. This quote can be used to help those who are unsure about whether or not poetry has a positive ROI. A better way of looking at this is to say that money does not have to come from writing poetry in order for it to be useful.

Writing plays, novels, speeches, and other forms of writing are all useful for various reasons. The money that will come from these types of writings can be used to pursue other things that are helping you improve your life. Remember that there are many different ways of earning money, so this is not a generalization that can be applied across the board.

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