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Art Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne

“In the world of dreams, I have chosen my part. To sleep for a season and hear no word Of true love's truth or of light love's art, Only the song of a secret bird.” quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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“In the world of dreams, I have chosen my part. To sleep for a season and hear no word Of true love's truth or of light love's art, Only the song of a secret bird.”

Algernon Charles Swinburne

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The World of Dreams” (published 1866)

The speaker embraces a dreamlike state, preferring silence and secret inspiration over conventional love and light.

In simple terms: Choosing quiet, secret inspiration over ordinary love.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude for deeper creativity.

Themes

dreams silence creativity inner voice

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • meditation
  • solitary walks
  • creative retreats

Key Concepts

Romanticism symbolism artistic inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the secret bird symbolize?
  • How can silence fuel your art?
A Different Perspective

May miss real connections and practical goals.

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