Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
William BlakeRead
Abstinence sows sand all over The ruddy limbs and flaming hair, But desire gratified Plants fruits of life and beauty there.
Interpretation
Desire fulfilled leads to beauty and vitality, while abstinence leads to a barren existence.
William Blake suggests that while abstaining from desire may lead to a dry and lifeless state, embracing and fulfilling desires can lead to the flourishing of beauty and richness in life. It illustrates the duality of desire, portraying how it can be both a driving force for vitality and a source of aesthetic beauty when gratified.
In practice
During a motivational speech about the importance of following one's passions and desires.
Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.
O thou who passest through our valleys in Thy strength, curb thy fierce steeds, allay the heat That flames from their large nostrils! Thou, O Summer, Oft pitchest here thy golden tent, and oft Beneath our oaks hast slept, while we beheld With joy thy ruddy limbs and flourishing hair.
Every Night and every Morn Some to Misery are born. Every Morn and every Night Some are born to Sweet Delight, Some are born to Endless Night.
As the caterpillar chooses the fairest leaves to lay her eggs on, so the priest lays his curse on the fairest joys.
He who would do good to another must do it in minute particulars.
But what is after all the happiness of mere power? There is a greater happiness possible than to be lord of heaven and earth; that is the happiness of being truly loved.
It must be that I am dreaming, and that I shall awaken in a moment to see that awful knife descending toward my heart- kiss me, dear, just once before I lose my dream forever." -Jane-
Dear Sweetheart, Without you my days are endless. Days seem like weeks... Weeks feel like months... Months like years... Years like centuries... Centuries like... You get the idea.
I happen to be colorblind. Racism is not my motto. One day, I strongly expect every color to love as one family.
Love always elevates the character of man. It never lowers him, provided love be love
Hold on to the reins of Love and donβt be afraid. _x000D_ Hold on to the real behind the false and donβt be _x000D_ afraid.
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