Quote by William Blake

Men are admitted into Heaven not because they have curbed and governed their passions or have no passions, but because they have cultivated their understandings. The treasures of Heaven are not negations of passion, but realities of intellect, from which all the passions emanate uncurbed in their eternal glory. The fool shall not enter into Heaven let him be ever so holy.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that entering Heaven is not about suppressing or eradicating one's passions, but rather about nurturing one's intellect and understanding. The treasures of Heaven are not devoid of emotions but rather a manifestation of intellectual growth, from which passions flow in an unbridled yet glorious manner. It suggests that even if someone is externally holy, lacking in intellectual development renders them a fool who cannot attain entry into Heaven. Ultimately, the quote promotes the importance of cultivating and expanding one's mind in order to reach spiritual fulfillment.

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