The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speaker, who hands over to the words.

Quote by Stephane Mallarme

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You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.

You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.

The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.

The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.

Dreams have as much influence as actions.

Dreams have as much influence as actions.

Dreams have as much influence as actions

Dreams have as much influence as actions

In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties...

In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties...

That virgin, vital, beautiful day: today

That virgin, vital, beautiful day: today

Every soul is a melody which needs renewing.

Every soul is a melody which needs renewing.

The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number...

The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number...