The more the poet grows, the deeper the level of creative intuition descends into the density of his soul. Where formerly he could be moved to song, he can do nothing now, he must dig deeper.
Jacques MaritainAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: french
- Born: November 18, 1882
- Died: April 28, 1973
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