We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeRead
Joy is the sweet voice, joy the luminous cloud. We in ourselves rejoice! And thence flows all that charms or ear or sight, all melodies the echoes of that voice, all colours a suffusion from that light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Joy is an inner experience that enhances our perception of beauty and sound.
In this quote, Samuel Taylor Coleridge expresses the transformative power of joy, suggesting that it is an intrinsic feeling that colors our experiences and perceptions of the world. He conveys that joy not only influences how we perceive music and art but also highlights its essential role in enriching our lives and shaping the beauty we encounter.
Themes
JoyHappinessPerceptionBeautyLife
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote in a motivational speech to inspire others to embrace joy.
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