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He is the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart
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"He is the true enchanter, whose spell operates, not upon the senses, but upon the imagination and the heart"

- Washington Irving

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This quote by Washington Irving speaks with the power of storytelling and the capability of a writer to captivate an audience. Irving is suggesting that a real enchanter is one who can cast a spell on the creativity and the heart of the listener, rather than just on the senses. He is recommending that a storyteller has the power to move people mentally and to create an enduring impression. This quote talks to the power of storytelling and the ability of a storyteller to produce a long lasting effect on their audience. It recommends that a storyteller has the power to develop a magical experience for their audience, one that will stay with them long after the story has been told. Irving is suggesting that a true enchanter is one who can produce an enduring impression on the imagination and the heart of the listener, instead of just on the senses.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Washington Irving between April 3, 1783 and November 28, 1859. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 38 other quotes.

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