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Meaning
The quote says a poet should make language do more than its ordinary job. It suggests that good writing carries several layers of meaning at once, rather than only one straightforward sense.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Jay-Z.
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About Jay-Z
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