Poetry asks people to have values, form opinions, care about some other part of experience besides making money and being successful on the job.
“It's a non-stop invention, this game of life, and as soon as you think you've got it, you lose it.”
“I want to leave New Zealand in better shape than I found it. I know the job of prime minister is not forever and I'm going to do the best I can every day to make that difference.”