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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Poetry has been to me its own exceeding great reward; it has given me the habit of wishing to discover the good and beautiful in all that meets and surrounds me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poetry enriches life by encouraging an appreciation for beauty and goodness in everything around us.
In this quote, Samuel Taylor Coleridge reflects on the transformative power of poetry in his life. He views poetry not just as a literary form, but as an enriching experience that fosters a desire to seek out beauty and goodness in the world. This perspective suggests that engaging with art can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of life itself.
Themes
PoetryBeautyArtAppreciationGoodness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a literary festival to inspire budding poets.
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