Poesy must not be drawn by the ears: it must be gently led, or rather, it must lead, which was partly the cause that made the ancient learned affirm it was a divine, and no human skill, since all other knowledges lie ready for any that have strength of wit; a poet no industry can make, if his own genius be not carried into it.
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"Poesy must not be drawn by the ears: it must be gently led, or rather, it must lead, which was partly the cause that made the ancient learned affirm it was a divine, and no human skill, since all other knowledges lie ready for any that have strength of wit; a poet no industry can make, if his own genius be not carried into it." — Philip Sidney
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Poesy must not be drawn by the ears: it must be gently led, or rather, it must lead, which was partly the cause that made the ancient learned affirm it was a divine, and no human skill, since all other knowledges lie ready for any that have strength of wit; a poet no industry can make, if his own genius be not carried into it. — Philip Sidney
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Philip Sidney was a Soldier from Kingdom of England (1554–1586).
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Who said "Poesy must not be drawn by the ears: it must be gently led, or rather, it must…"?
This quote is attributed to Philip Sidney, a Soldier from Kingdom of England.
When did Philip Sidney live?
Philip Sidney lived from 1554 – 1586.