Michel de Montaigne Philosopher, Writer “And truly Philosophy is but sophisticated poetry. Whence do those ancient writers derive all their authority but from the poets?” Philosophy Philosophical Poetry ♥ 3
Michel de Montaigne Philosopher, Writer “Poetry reproduces an indefinable mood that is more amorous than love itself. Venus is not so beautiful all naked, alive, and panting, as she is here in Virgil.” Beautiful Love Poetry ♥ 3
Honore de Balzac Novelist “All poetry like every work of art proceeds from a swift vision of things.” Art Vision ♥ 3
Honore de Balzac Novelist “It is very difficult to pass from pleasure to work. Accordingly more poems have been swallowed up by sorrow than ever happiness caused to blaze forth in unparalleled radiance.” Sorrow Poetry Radiance ♥ 3
Lou Reed Musician, Songwriter “Writhe and sway to music's pain searing with asides, caress death with a lover's touch for it shall be your bride.” Pain Poetry Lovers ♥ 3
