To Benjamin Bailey (13 March 1818)
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Every mental pursuit takes its reality and worth from the ardour of the pursuer.
— John Keats
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Every mental pursuit takes its reality and worth from the ardour of the pursuer." in the context of "To Benjamin Bailey (13 March 1818)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Keats" (Quotes, Letters (1817–1820))
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About John Keats
John Keats (October 31, 1795 – February 23, 1821) was one of the principal poets of the English Romantic movement.
About John Keats
John Keats (October 31, 1795 – February 23, 1821) was one of the principal poets of the English Romantic movement.
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