Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley

It is our will That thus enchains us to permitted ill. We might be otherwise, we might be all We dream of happy, high, majestical. Where is the love, beauty and truth we seek, But in our mind? and if we were not weak, Should we be less in deed than in desire?

It is our will That thus enchains us to permitted ill. We mi

Summary

This quote speaks to the notion that our own desires and weaknesses hold us back from achieving true happiness, beauty, and truth. It suggests that everything we seek, such as love and majesty, can be found within ourselves and our minds. However, the quote acknowledges that despite our lofty aspirations, our action does not always match our desires. It highlights the internal struggle between what we wish to be and what we actually are, implying that our own volition is what keeps us bound to the limitations of our own imperfections.

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Truth Beauty Love Dreams Mind Deeds

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

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