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Literature is a state of culture, poetry is a state of grace, before and after culture
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"Literature is a state of culture, poetry is a state of grace, before and after culture"

- Juan Ramon Jimenez

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This quote by Juan Ramon Jimenez talks to the power of literature and poetry in our lives. Literature is a reflection of the culture in which it is composed, and it can be utilized to form and influence culture. Poetry, on the other hand, is a kind of expression that transcends culture and speaks to the soul. It is a state of grace, a way of getting in touch with something greater than ourselves. Literature and poetry can both be utilized to explore the human experience, but literature is more rooted in the culture of its time, while poetry is timeless and talks to the universal human experience. Literature and poetry can both be used to express our thoughts and sensations, however literature is more of a reflection of our culture, while poetry is a method of getting in touch with something higher.

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Juan Ramon Jimenez This quote is written / told by Juan Ramon Jimenez between December 24, 1881 and May 29, 1958. He was a famous Poet from Spain. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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