A dream has power to poison sleep.
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Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poets play a crucial role in shaping societal values and thoughts, although they often remain unrecognized.
Percy Bysshe Shelley suggests that poets hold immense power in influencing culture and society, akin to legislators who create laws. While their contributions to society may not always be acknowledged, their ability to articulate truths and inspire change through their art positions them as vital shapers of human experience and thought.
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PoetsLegislationWorldArtInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the impact of literature on society, one might say, 'As Percy Bysshe Shelley reminds us, poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.'
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