Quote by William Blake

I must create a system or be enslaved by another mans; I will not reason and compare: my business is to create.

I must create a system or be enslaved by another mans; I wil

Summary

This quote, often attributed to William Blake, highlights the importance of remaining in control of one's own life and ideas. It suggests that if individuals do not actively create their own systems or frameworks for thinking and living, they will end up being controlled and influenced by someone else's ideology or system. The quote also emphasizes the value of individual creativity and imagination, stating that one's purpose is not to passively analyze and compare, but to actively engage in the act of creation.

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