Able Quote by Plato
““For a poet is an airy thing, winged and holy, and he is not able to make poetry until he becomes inspired and goes out of his mind and his intellect is no longer in him.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, Plato, 4th century BCE
Poetry requires divine inspiration that transcends rational intellect; the poet must surrender reason to become a conduit for the sacred.
In simple terms: Poetry needs inspiration beyond logic; the poet must let go of intellect.
Key Takeaway
Seek inspiration beyond rational thought.
Themes
creativity
spirituality
artistic inspiration
mind‑body
divine
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
philosophical
Type
classical
aesthetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- writing
- musical composition
- visual art
- meditation
Key Concepts
mysticism
aesthetic theory
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- Can disciplined practice replace divine inspiration?
- How does intellect interact with inspiration?
A Different Perspective
Rational analysis may limit creative flow; not all art is divine.
