"He who draws noble delights from sentiments of poetry is a true poet, though he has never written a line in all his life"
- George Sand
About this Quote
This quote by George Sand suggests that real poetry is not practically the act of writing, but rather about the ability to discover delight and inspiration in the emotions and ideas conveyed through poetry. An individual who has the ability to appreciate and understand the much deeper significances and sentiments within poetry, even if they have never composed a single line themselves, can still be considered a real poet. This highlights the idea that being a poet is not entirely specified by one's capability to compose, however rather by their capability to connect with and appreciate the charm and power of poetry.
This quote is written / told by George Sand between July 1, 1804 and June 8, 1876. She was a famous Novelist from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Poetry. The author also have 26 other quotes.
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