Quote by William Shakespeare

O for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention.

O for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play "Henry V" expresses the longing for inspiration and creativity. The speaker desires a muse, a source of artistic inspiration akin to a fire, that would elevate their inventive imagination to the highest level. This request demonstrates a profound yearning for divine inspiration to achieve great feats of inventiveness and creativity.

By William Shakespeare

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