Art Quote by Paul Valery
“Thought must be hidden in the verse like nutritional virtue in a fruit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Le Cimetière Marin", 1920
Insight is concealed like hidden nutrients in fruit, requiring effort to uncover.
In simple terms: Understanding is hidden and must be sought.
Seek deeper meaning beyond surface.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What 'nutrients' are you overlooking in daily life?
- How does hidden insight affect your decisions?
The metaphor may be too abstract for some readers.