The poet is a light and winged and holy thing, and there is ... - Socrates

This quote is attributed to Socrates.

"The poet is a light and winged and holy thing, and there is no invention in him until he has been inspired and is out of his senses."

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Philosopher Ancient Greek 470–399

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