Elegant Quote by John Dryden
“Virgil, above all poets, had a stock which I may call almost inexhaustible, of figurative, elegant, and sounding words.”
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.
Study classical poets for inspiration.
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When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- teaching
- literary analysis
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a word “beautiful”?
- How can we emulate Virgil’s style?
Modern language may lack similar depth.