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William Blake Quotes about Desire

Mans desires are limited by his perceptions; none can desire what he has not perceived.

Mans desires are limited by his perceptions; none can desire what he has not perceived.

William Blake (2008). “The Complete Poetry and Prose of William Blake”, p.2, Univ of California Press

He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.

'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' (1790-3) 'Proverbs of Hell'

He who has few things to desire cannot have many to fear.

William Blake (1966). “Complete Writings: With Variant Readings”, p.405, Oxford University Press, USA

Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.

"The Voice of the Devil". "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell". Book by William Blake, www.bartleby.com. 1793.

Why a tender curb upon the youthful burning boy? Why a little curtain of flesh on the bed of our desire?

William Blake, David Fuller (2000). “William Blake: Selected Poetry and Prose”, p.120, Pearson Education