Who said "The artist's task is to awaken souls from their slumber"?

This quote is attributed to Rubén Darío.

The artist's task is to awaken souls from their slumber - Rubén Darío

"The artist's task is to awaken souls from their slumber"

Rubén Darío Art

Poet Nicaraguan 1867–1916

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"I seek the divine in all things"

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"The stage is my true home."

"Art is the expression of the soul."

"Living well means living properly."

"Art and music are the treasures of civilization"