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Persuasion ‧ 1817
It was the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoyed it completely; and that the strong feelings which alone could estimate it truly, were the very feelings which ought to taste it but sparingly.
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What it means
Our interpretation.
The capacity to appreciate poetry deeply is also presented as a source of vulnerability to it. Strong feeling allows full enjoyment, yet that same intensity may make restraint advisable. The observation leaves pleasure and risk intertwined, suggesting that what makes an experience meaningful can also make it difficult to moderate.
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