Stephane Mallarme Quotes | Beyond Motive

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Stephane Mallarme, a master of French Symbolist poetry, revolutionized literature with his innovative use of language and form. His work sought to capture the intangible essence of thought and emotion, turning poetry into an art of abstraction and suggestion. Mallarme's commitment to imagination and beauty continues to inspire writers, reminding us that the power of language lies not only in meaning, but in mystery, nuance, and the courage to create beyond the visible.

"The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speaker, who hands over to the words."

"You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words."

Creativity, Ideas, Words

"The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number of equal motifs and of grouping them; they rhyme."

Creativity, Idea, Act

"Every soul is a melody which needs renewing."

"In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties will be present in this symphonic exaltation."

Reading, Lonely, Present, Quiet

"The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books."

"Dreams have as much influence as actions."

Dream, Dreams, Actions, Influence

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