"Donde la filosofía es una cuestión de palabras e ideas la poesía es una cuestión de sonidos y experiencias"
— Aldous Huxley
Simplified Meaning:
Philosophy and poetry may both use words to express ideas, but they do it in different ways. Philosophy is like having a deep conversation about the meaning of life, where you carefully think about and discuss ideas. For example, consider a group of friends debating whether it’s better to be honest or kind. They break down and explore these concepts to understand them better. On the other hand, poetry is more like listening to a song that makes you feel happy or sad. It’s less about analyzing and more about feeling and experiencing. Imagine reading a poem that describes a rainy day. Instead of just telling you that it’s raining, the poet might use words that sound like raindrops and evoke the smell of wet earth, making you feel like you’re actually there. So, if you want to understand big, abstract ideas, you might turn to philosophy. But if you want to capture or evoke a moment, an emotion, or a vivid experience, poetry does that through its sounds and imagery. This means that while philosophy challenges your thoughts, poetry touches your senses and feelings.