Able Quote by Plato
“for a poet is a light and winged thing, and holy, and never able to compose until he has become inspired, and is beside himself, and reason is no longer in him.”
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, Plato, 360 BC
Poetry requires divine inspiration; the poet becomes a vessel, losing ordinary reason to create transcendent work.
In simple terms: Poetry is a divine, irrational act.
Key Takeaway
Allow inspiration to guide creative work.
Themes
creativity
inspiration
divine
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- writing
- music composition
- visual arts
- improvisation
Key Concepts
Platonic idealism
artistic muse
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt inspired beyond logic?
- Can reason coexist with artistic inspiration?
A Different Perspective
Rational analysis may limit spontaneous creativity.
