We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
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That agony returns; And till my ghastly tale is told, This heart within me burns.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea of enduring suffering and the deep emotional turmoil that comes with storytelling.
In this quote, Coleridge reflects on the pain and emotional intensity that accompany the act of sharing one's experiences and stories. The 'agony' that returns symbolizes the recurring nature of suffering, while the burning heart signifies the passionate drive to convey one's truth and struggles, even if it is a tale filled with sorrow and turmoil.
Themes
AgonySufferingStorytellingEmotionTruth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about resilience and the power of storytelling.
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