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Aristotle

Hence poetry is something more philosophic and of graver import than history, since its statements are rather of the nature of universals, whereas those of history are singulars.

Aristotle

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Aristotle is saying that poetry deals with general truths and ideas that apply broadly, while history focuses on specific, individual events. Because poetry expresses universal principles, it holds deeper philosophical significance than the detailed facts recorded by history.

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