Quotes by Stephane Mallarme

In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties will be present in this symphonic exaltation.
– Stephane Mallarme
The poetic act consists of suddenly seeing that an idea splits up into a number of equal motifs and of grouping them; they rhyme.
– Stephane Mallarme
The pure work implies the disappearance of the poet as speaker, who hands over to the words.
– Stephane Mallarme
A throw of the dice will never abolish chance.
– Stephane Mallarme
You don't make a poem with ideas, but with words.
– Stephane Mallarme
The flesh, alas, is sad, and I have read all the books.
– Stephane Mallarme
Dreams have as much influence as actions.
– Stephane Mallarme