Stephane Mallarme Quotes

A collection of quotes by Stephane Mallarme.

Stéphane Mallarmé (1842-1898) was a French poet and critic, considered one of the most important figures in the Symbolist movement. He played a significant role in shaping modern poetry and literature. Mallarmé's works, including "L'Après-midi d'un faune" and "Un coup de dés jamais n'abolira le hasard," revolutionized poetic form and language, emphasizing the power of suggestion and ambiguity. His innovative approach influenced numerous poets and writers, and his ideas continue to inspire and challenge readers today.

Hyperbole! can you not rise In triumph from my memory, A mod

Hyperbole! can you not rise In triumph from my memory, A modern magic spell devise As from an ironbound grammary: For I inaugurate through science The hymn of all hearts spiritual In the labor of my patience, Atlas, herbal, ritual.

Stephane Mallarme

Science Labor Magic

You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.

You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.

Stephane Mallarme

Poetry

Dreams have as much influence as actions.

Dreams have as much influence as actions.

Stephane Mallarme

Dreams

The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speak

The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speaker, who hands over to the words.

Stephane Mallarme

Books

The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea spli

The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number of equal motifs and of grouping them; they rhyme.

Stephane Mallarme

Poetry

There is only beauty -- and it has only one perfect expressi

There is only beauty -- and it has only one perfect expression -- poetry. All the rest is a lie --except for those who live by the body, love, and, that love of the mind, friendship. For me, Poetry takes the place of love, because it is enamored of itself, and because its sensual delight falls back deliciously in my soul.

Stephane Mallarme

Poetry

Everything in the world exists to end up in a book.

Everything in the world exists to end up in a book.

Stephane Mallarme

Reading

The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.

The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.

Stephane Mallarme

Sad