Quote by John Keats

Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.

Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.

Summary

This quote, from John Keats' poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn," suggests that the beauty and allure of a melody can sometimes be even greater when it is only imagined or anticipated, rather than actually heard. Keats implies that the imagination can amplify the pleasure derived from something that is mysterious or untouchable, allowing it to transcend the limitations of reality. The quote highlights the power of the human mind to create its own versions of beauty and find joy in the abstract and unseen.

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By John Keats

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