Longinus quotes

The images make for confusion rather than forcefulness. Examine each in the light of day and it gradually sinks from the terrible to the ridiculous. (Longinus)
The other three come partly from art, namely the proper construction of figures – these being of course of two kinds, figures of thought and figures of speech – and, over and above these, nobility of language...The fifth cause of grandeur, which gives form to all those already mentioned, is dignified and elegant word-arrangement. View quote
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Utterances which appear inspired are often not sublime but merely childish. View quote
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Thee, bold Longinus! all the Nine inspire, And bless their Critick with a Poet's Fire. An ardent Judge, who Zealous in his Trust, With Warmth gives Sentence, yet is always Just; Whose own Example strengthens all his Laws, And Is himself that great Sublime he draws. View quote
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