Quote by William Blake

He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy. But he who kisses the joy as it flies lives in Eternity's sunrise.

He who binds to himself a joy doth the winged life destroy.

Summary

This quote is a poetic expression by William Blake that suggests that holding onto joy and trying to possess it will ultimately lead to its destruction. Instead, embracing joy in the present moment and allowing it to pass freely without attachment leads to a more eternal experience of bliss. By metaphorically kissing the joy as it flies, one can truly live in the everlasting beauty and potential of each new day.

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Joy Excitement

By William Blake

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