Divine Quote by Democritus
“Whatever a poet writes with enthusiasm and a divine inspiration is very fine. Earliest reference to the madness or divine inspiration of poets.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Rerum Natura, Lucretius, 1st century BC
Enthusiastic, inspired poetry is praised as especially valuable, suggesting divine spark elevates art.
In simple terms: Inspired poetry is especially fine.
Key Takeaway
Value inspired poetry.
Themes
cre
inspiration
art
divine
enthusiasm
Mood
admiring
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Writing poetry
- public readings
- creative workshops
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
Creativity
divine spark
artistic excellence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inspiration affect poetic quality?
- Can enthusiasm replace skill?
A Different Perspective
Divine inspiration may be subjective and not universally recognized.
