“To be a poet is a condition, not a profession.”
“The poet is rather one who inspires than one inspired.”
“I would rather be a swineherd, understood by the swine, than a poet misunderstood by men.”
“Poets are simply those who have made a profession ans a lifestyle of being in touch with their bliss.”
“General" stands here for the individual who goes into action, whether freely or forcedly. Since anarchy offers him an especially favorable charge, this type is permanent today. Thus, "general" has a universal rather than a special meaning. It can be replaced ad libitum. It refers not to a profession but to a condition. The latter may also crop up in a coolie, in which case it is particularly effective.”