"O! for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention"
- William Shakespeare
About this Quote
This quote from William Shakespeare's play Henry V is a plea for motivation. The speaker is asking for a muse of fire, a source of creative energy, to assist him rise to the greatest level of imagination. He is requesting a muse that will help him to develop something extraordinary. This quote speaks with the power of creativity and the requirement for motivation to create something really impressive. It is a suggestion that even the greatest of minds require a trigger of inspiration to create something truly special. It is a tip that creativity is a powerful force and that it can be used to develop something amazing.
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