Quote by William Shakespeare

The lunatic, the lover, and the poet, are of imagination; all compact.

The lunatic, the lover, and the poet, are of imagination; al

Summary

This quote, taken from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," suggests that those who possess an eccentric or unconventional worldviewâ€”such as lunatics and poetsâ€”are driven by their vivid imagination. It implies a parallel between madness, passion, and artistic creativity, as all three are described as being "compact" with imagination. The quote highlights the power of the human mind to envision and create, blurring the lines between what is considered sane and what is considered extraordinary.

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By William Shakespeare

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