Quote by Plato

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

Summary

This quote suggests that poetry has the ability to reveal a deeper, more essential truth about the human experience compared to historical accounts. While history provides factual information and chronicles events, poetry taps into the emotions, thoughts, and individual perspectives of individuals, allowing for a more subjective and introspective exploration of truth. Poetry has the power to capture the essence of human life and convey it through the evocative and imaginative use of language, offering a unique and profound understanding of the world.

By Plato

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