Crime Quote by John Dryden
“Railing in other men may be a crime, But ought to pass for mere instinct in him: Instinct he follows and no further knows, For to write verse with him is to transprose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: An Essay on the Art of Poetry, 1695
Instinct guides a poet, but without deeper insight, the work becomes mere prose.
In simple terms: Instinct alone is insufficient.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate insight beyond instinct.
Themes
creativity
instinct
poetry
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing
- teaching
- creative workshops
- art criticism
Key Concepts
artistic intuition
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Can instinct be refined into art?
- What role does learning play in creativity?
A Different Perspective
Instinct may lead to shallow expression without study.
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