Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine

Sentiment is the poetry of the imagination.

Sentiment is the poetry of the imagination.

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This quote suggests that sentiment, or deep emotion and feeling, is like the poetic language of our imagination. It implies that sentiment allows our imagination to express itself in a beautiful and artistic way. Just as poetry uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey emotions and experiences, sentiment enriches our imaginative world and adds depth and beauty to our perceptions and understanding of the world around us.

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By Alphonse de Lamartine

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