Add Quote by Matthew Arnold
“Style ... is a peculiar recasting and heightening, under a certain condition of spiritual excitement, of what a man has to say, in such a manner as to add dignity and distinction to it.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “The Study of Poetry”, 1880
Style transforms a speaker’s ideas into dignified, distinguished expression under spiritual excitement.
In simple terms: Style elevates ideas with dignity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate style through thoughtful expression.
Themes
style
expression
spiritual excitement
Mood
analytical
inspirational
Type
literary
educational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- teaching
Key Concepts
rhetoric
literary aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spiritual excitement influence your style?
- What makes expression dignified?
A Different Perspective
Style without substance is empty.
