Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

This poem will never reach its destination. On Rousseau's Ode To Posterity

This poem will never reach its destination. On Rousseau's Od

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This quote suggests that the poem being referred to will never achieve its intended purpose of reaching future generations. It possibly reflects a sense of doubt or pessimism about the poem's ability to transcend time and be appreciated by posterity. The mention of Rousseau, the philosopher, implies that the poem may contain deep thoughts or insights, but it is likely to remain obscure and not have the lasting impact its creator intended. Overall, the quote expresses a resigned acknowledgment of the limitations of artistic expression in reaching wider audiences in the future.

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By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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