In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties will be present in this symphonic exaltation.
- Stephane Mallarme
Reading, Will, Given, Faculties
The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.
- Stephane Mallarme
Books, Alas, Read, Flesh
The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number of equal motifs and of grouping them; they rhyme.
- Stephane Mallarme
Idea, Splits, Poetic, Rhyme
The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speaker, who hands over to the words.
- Stephane Mallarme
Work, Hands, Over, Implies
You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.
- Stephane Mallarme
Ideas, Poetry, Words, Poem
Every soul is a melody which needs renewing.
- Stephane Mallarme
Soul, Needs, Which, Melody
Dreams have as much influence as actions.
- Stephane Mallarme
Dreams, Influence, Much, Actions
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