It is as impossible to translate poetry as it is to translate music.

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.

Poetry is the music of the soul, and, above all, of great and feeling souls.

This poem will never reach its destination. [On Rousseau's Ode To Posterity]

One merit of poetry few persons will deny; it says more, and in few words, than prose

If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week.