Quote by Socrates

I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean.

I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write

Summary

This quote suggests that poets do not rely on logic or knowledge to create their poetry. Instead, they are driven by an innate instinct or inspiration similar to that of seers and prophets, who convey profound messages without fully understanding their meaning. It implies that the power of poetry lies in tapping into this intuitive and unconscious realm, allowing poets to express emotions and insights that surpass the limitations of conscious understanding.

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By Socrates

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