"Poetry fettered, fetters the human race. Nations are destroyed or flourish in proportion as their poetry, painting, and music are destroyed or flourish"
- William Blake
About this Quote
This quote by William Blake recommends that poetry is a powerful force that can shape the fate of nations. He suggests that when poetry is reduced or limited, it has an unfavorable result on the people of a country, leading to its damage. On the other hand, when poetry is enabled to thrive, it can bring about the prosperity of a country. Blake's words suggest that poetry, painting, and music are all necessary components of a nation's culture, and that when these aspects are nurtured and encouraged, the nation will thrive. He suggests that the innovative arts are vital for the development and advancement of a country, and that without them, a country will suffer.
This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England.
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