Quote by George Eliot

Poetry and art and knowledge are sacred and pure.

Poetry and art and knowledge are sacred and pure.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry, art, and knowledge hold a special value and are considered to be sacred and pure. It implies that these forms of human expression hold a sense of transcendence, purity, and connection to something higher. They are regarded as something elevated beyond mundane existence, capable of offering deep insights, emotional resonance, and spiritual fulfillment. This quote emphasizes the significance and reverence we hold for the transformative power of poetry, art, and knowledge in our lives.

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Poetry Art Knowledge

By George Eliot

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