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“Poetry is the breath and finer spirit of all knowledge; it is the impassioned expression which is the countenance of all science.” quote by William Wordsworth
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““Poetry is the breath and finer spirit of all knowledge; it is the impassioned expression which is the countenance of all science.””

William Wordsworth

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Source Essay: The Prelude, 1799

Poetry bridges emotion and intellect, serving as the passionate conduit that gives humanity a scientific knowledge a human face.

In simple terms: Poetry connects feeling and knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Value poetic insight.

Themes

art science emotion

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • creative writing
  • public speaking
  • science communication

Key Concepts

aesthetics interdisciplinary

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can poetry enhance scientific understanding?
  • What emotions does scientific discovery evoke?
A Different Perspective

Poetry may not convey precise data.

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