Meet us on:FacebookTwitter Support Lung Cancer Alliance
Read Print books





William Blake Quotes



English engraver, illustrator, & poet


Quotes

Quotes by William Blake

Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (c. 1790-1793)
As I was walking among the fires of Hell,
delighted with the enjoyments of Genius;
which to Angels look like torment and insanity.
I collected some of their Proverbs.

"The Marriage of Heaven and Hell", 1790
When thou seest an eagle, thou seest a portion of genius; lift up thy head!
To see a world in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
Those who control their passions do so because their passions are weak enough to be controlled.
No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
Love seeketh not itself to please,
Nor for itself hath any care,
But for another gives its ease,
And builds a Heaven in Hell's despair.
It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.
Innocence dwells with Wisdom, but never with Ignorance.
I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.
I must create a system, or be enslaved by another man's.
He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.
Energy is eternal delight.
Always be ready to speak your mind and a base man will avoid you.
A truth that's told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent.

If we're missing any William Blake quotes, do .