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Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular
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"Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular"

- Aristotle

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Aristotle's quote recommends that poetry is a more effective type of expression than history. He thinks that poetry is able to catch the universal truths of life, while history is restricted to the specific occasions of a particular time and location. Poetry is able to catch the essence of a moment, the feelings and feelings that are shared by all people, no matter their background or culture. It is a method to reveal the shared experiences of mankind, and to explore the depths of the human condition. History, on the other hand, is restricted to the truths and information of a specific event or time period. It is unable to catch the universal truths that poetry can. Aristotle's quote recommends that poetry is a more effective type of expression than history, which it has the ability to catch the axioms of life in such a way that history can not.

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Aristotle This quote is written / told by Aristotle between 384 BC and 322 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 113 other quotes.

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