Quote by: Arthur Rimbaud

The poet, therefore, is truly the thief of fire. He is responsible for humanity, for animals even; he will have to make sure his visions can be smelled, fondled, listened to; if what he brings back from beyond has form, he gives it form; if it has none, he gives it none. A language must be found…of the soul, for the soul and will include everything: perfumes, sounds colors, thought grappling with thought


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Author Bio


  • NameArthur Rimbaud
  • DescriptionFrench Decadent and Symbolist poet
  • BornOctober 20, 1854
  • DiedNovember 10, 1891
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPoet; Travel Writer; Arms Trafficker; Adventurer
  • AwardsHenriëtte Roland Holst Award