C. Day Lewis Quotes
Born: April 27, 1904
C. Day Lewis was a visionary poet and critic who bridged the gap between artistic expression and the relentless pulse of innovation. As an early advocate for the human element within technological progress, he believed that true advancement lies not in machinery alone, but in the courage to see beyond the present. His philosophy championed creative risk-taking and the moral responsibility of creators to shape a humane future. Lewis’s quotes resonate because they capture the tension between tradition and transformation, urging us to build with both intellect and empathy. His legacy endures as a compass for those navigating the crossroads of imagination and industry.
C. Day Lewis Quotes (4)
"We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand."
— C. Day Lewis"Summer has filled her veins with light and her heart is washed with noon."
— C. Day Lewis"First, I do not sit down at my desk to put into verse something that is already clear in my mind. If it were clear in my mind, I should have no incentive or need to write about it."
— C. Day Lewis"No good poem, however confessional it may be, is just a self-expression. Who on earth would claim that the pearl expresses the oyster?"
— C. Day Lewis