"It is difficult to get the news from poetry, yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there." ~~William Carlos Williams

I believe that this quote rings true for many situations in everyone's life.  Though poetry can almost never provide one with any news or tidings of current happenings, it can still teach important lessons and wisdom about life.  Any worthwhile poem contains themes that are universal whether they are about joy, depression, love or life in general.  Ergo, those who do not enough poetry will miss out a multitude of important lessons and wisdom that could drastically change the way they go through life.  By learning from the mistakes, triumphs and other experiences of poets , it is possible to change how one's life is led.    

"What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers." ~Logan Pearsall Smith

The idea Smith tries to convey is similar to the previous quote I have commented on.  He states that he appreciates the skill of a writer  that is not derived from the obvious context of the text, but rather the underlying meaning.  In his eyes, anyone can write what he "says" with text with a singular meaning, but it takes ability to write what he "whispers" with text with multiple subliminal meanings and interpretations.

For the most part, I do agree with Smith's beliefs on this subject.  I do appreciate those who are able to write a piece with multiple meanings and underlying messages giving them slightly more praise than those who write one-dimensionally.  However, this does not necessarily mean that those who write straightforwardly are without ability as their work has value for different uses than those of multi-faceted writing.       

"There's nothing hard about writing.  All you have to do is sit down and open up a vein."

- Walter "Red" Smith

I believe this quote by Walter "Red" Smith is true when it comes to writing well.  Writing in general is not difficult, but if someone wants to create a good piece of writing, it will not be an easy process.  Anyone can write garbage with little to no effort, but writing worthwhile is much more difficult.