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.
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Nothing is as contagious as enthusiasm. It is the real allegory of the myth of Orpheus; it moves stones, and charms brutes. It is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enthusiasm is a powerful force that can inspire and influence others, leading to positive change.
This quote emphasizes the transformative power of enthusiasm, likening it to the mythical Orpheus who could charm nature with his music. Coleridge suggests that true success and victories are not achieved through mere facts or truths alone, but through the passionate and sincere application of enthusiasm, which can engage and motivate others to act.
Themes
EnthusiasmInspirationPowerSincerityChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage teamwork and collaboration.
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