Composition Quote by Plato
““A poet, you see, is a light thing, and winged and holy, and cannot compose before he gets inspiration and loses control of his senses and his reason has deserted him.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, Plato, c. 370 BC
Poetry requires sudden inspiration that overwhelms rational control, making the poet feel transcendent yet chaotic.
In simple terms: Poetry needs inspiration that overwhelms reason.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inspiration, but stay grounded.
Themes
creativity
inspiration
chaos
divine
control
Mood
reflective
introspective
philosophical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- artistic performance
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Aesthetic experience
spiritual ecstasy
loss of rationality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inspiration with technique?
- Can you create without inspiration?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on fleeting inspiration can hinder disciplined craft.
