Quote by Gustave Flaubert

All one's inventions are true, you can be sure of that. Poetry is as exact a science as geometry.

All one's inventions are true, you can be sure of that. Poet

Summary

This quote suggests that the creations or inventions of an individual, including poetry, are inherently truthful and accurate. It implies that artistic endeavors, such as poetry, possess the same precision and reliability as a mathematical discipline like geometry. In essence, the quote highlights the idea that the poet's imaginative and creative prowess can yield a genuine reflection of realityâ€”an assertion that challenges the notion that art is subjective or detached from objectivity.

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Poetry

By Gustave Flaubert

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