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“That which we know is but little; that which we have a presentiment of is immense; it is in this direction that the poet outruns the learned man.” quote by Philibert Joseph Roux
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“That which we know is but little; that which we have a presentiment of is immense; it is in this direction that the poet outruns the learned man.”

Philibert Joseph Roux

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Limited knowledge contrasts with vast intuition, allowing poets to surpass scholars in insight

In simple terms: Poets rely on intuition beyond formal knowledge

Key Takeaway

Trust intuitive insight alongside study

Themes

knowledge intuition creativity

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • research
  • teaching
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

epistemology poetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does intuition outshine formal learning?
  • How can scholars incorporate poetic intuition?
A Different Perspective

Intuition can be mistaken for insight without evidence

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