William Blake

English poet, painter, printmaker

William Blake quotes

Famous William Blake quotes on love, friendship and passion



William Blake was an English poet and painter who thrived in the mid-1700s to early1800s, during the Romantic Age. Although he was considered eccentric by many of his peers and contemporaries, he is now held in high regard for his creativity and expressionism, and his contributions to the world of philosophy.

William Blake’s legacy includes his writings, poetry, and quotes, which teach us the importance of honesty and emotional maturity, and many writers have looked to William Blake’s works for creative inspiration. Blake imparts to us that by suppressing our emotions, we will allow negative energy to seep into our souls, which can cause due harm if it is not released. Although he denounced the idea of religion as an institution, his views and ideologies offer a moral compass for all to follow.

William Blake’s quotes show us the importance of loving others freely and without conditions, and showing others true empathy and compassion. Many of William Blake’s quotes were centered on children, teaching us the importance of sheltering and fostering a young child’s mind, so that it will bloom with creativity and wisdom with age.

William Blake was well ahead of his time in his advocacy of equality for all, children’s rights, and freedom of self-expression. William Blake’s collection of quotes serves as an essential reminder of the importance of loving one another, and treating each other with respect, dignity, and compassion, as a means of healing our souls.
 
William Blake quotes
I am in you and you in me, mutual in divine love.
- William Blake
The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.
- William Blake
Enthusiastic admiration is the first principle of knowledge and its last.
- William Blake
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.
- William Blake
When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend.
- William Blake
The weak in courage is strong in cunning.
- William Blake
He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star.
- William Blake
Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.
- William Blake
They who forgive most shall be most forgiven.
- William Blake
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.
- William Blake
The hours of folly are measured by the clock, but of wisdom no clock can measure.
- William Blake
The man who never in his mind and thoughts traveled to heaven is no artist.
- William Blake
To some people a tree is something so incredibly beautiful that it brings tears to the eyes. To others it is just a green thing that stands in the way.
- William Blake
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.
- William Blake
You've always had the power right there in your shoes, you just had to learn it for yourself.
- William Blake
For everything that lives is holy, life delights in life.
- William Blake
I have no name: I am but two days old. What shall I call thee? I happy am, Joy is my name. Sweet joy befall thee!
- William Blake
The true method of knowledge is experimentation.
- William Blake
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