The poet illuminates us by the flames in which his being passes aw

The poet illuminates us by the flames in which his being passes away. – Alexandre Vinet (1797–1847)

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Poetry
category

From what the moderns want, we must learn what poetry should become from what the ancients did, what poetry must be. – Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

Category:
Poetry

I like poems that are little games. – Peter Davison

Category:
Poetry

Poetry is not a civilizer, rather the reverse, for great poetry appeals to the most primitive instincts. – Robinson Jeffers

Category:
Poetry

You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you. – Joseph Joubert

Category:
Poetry

Random Quotes

Music is hugely important to me. – Rashida Jones

Category:
Music

Always tell the truth. Even if you have to make it up. – Author Unknown

Category:
Honesty

When I am home for like a two-year stretch, I get antsy, because I want to work. – Jessica Lange

Category:
Home

I was sent to a finishing school, which didnt last long when mother found out how badly chaperoned we were. Then I came out before going to a domestic science school. – Mary Wesley

Category:
Science