Quote by Plato

Poets utter great and wise things which they do not themselves understand.

Poets utter great and wise things which they do not themselv

Summary

This quote suggests that poets have the ability to express profound and insightful ideas through their poetry, even if they themselves may not fully comprehend the depth or meaning of what they are saying. It implies that poetry can tap into a higher realm of knowledge or inspiration that transcends the poet's own understanding, allowing them to convey wisdom and truth that surpasses their conscious awareness.

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