Who said "The poet is a seer who perceives what others cannot."?

This quote is attributed to Gérard de Nerval.

The poet is a seer who perceives what others cannot. - Gérard de Nerval

"The poet is a seer who perceives what others cannot."

Gérard de Nerval Inspiration

Poet Writer French 1808–1855

"I am the shadow, and I am the light; I am what you fear and what you desire."

"Every man has a shadow which follows him as his faithful companion."

"We are all mad, but the question is whether we are mad enough."

"Love is the poetry of the senses."

"The best part of living is knowing you survived."

"The world needs heroes."

"Life is too short to live poorly."

"I'd rather be an optimist and be wrong than a pessimist and be right"