Ornate rhetoric thought out of the rule of Plato... To which poetry would be made subsequent, or indeed rather precedent, as being less subtle and fine, but more simple, sensuous, and passionate.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Poetry follows Plato's rules but is simpler and more passionate than complex rhetoric.
- In plain terms
- Poetry is simpler and more passionate than high rhetoric.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple expression beats complex speech.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is complexity better than simplicity?
- What matters more in writing?
Another view
It dismisses structured argument as less valuable than passion.
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