Beauty Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Perhaps 'tis pretty to force together Thoughts so all unlike each other; To mutter and mock a broken charm, To dally with wrong that does no harm.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (excerpt), 1798
He describes forcing disparate thoughts together, mocking false charms, and indulging harmless mischief.
In simple terms: He mixes odd ideas, mocks pretended beauty, and plays harmlessly.
Key Takeaway
Explore paradoxes without fear.
Themes
creativity
paradox
playfulness
critique
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- artistic brainstorming
- critical essays
Key Concepts
literary analysis
philosophical inquiry
psychology of imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to broken charms?
- What value lies in harmless mischief?
A Different Perspective
May seem obscure or self‑indulgent.
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