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Elegant Quote by John Dryden

“Virgil, above all poets, had a stock which I may call almost inexhaustible, of figurative, elegant, and sounding words.” quote by John Dryden
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“Virgil, above all poets, had a stock which I may call almost inexhaustible, of figurative, elegant, and sounding words.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Poetry, 1695

Dryden praises Virgil’s endless supply of vivid, elegant language.

In simple terms: Virgil’s words are richly expressive.

Key Takeaway

Study classical poets for inspiration.

Themes

literature poetry creativity

Mood

reflective admiring

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • teaching
  • literary analysis
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

rhetoric figurative language classical studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a word “beautiful”?
  • How can we emulate Virgil’s style?
A Different Perspective

Modern language may lack similar depth.

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